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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.92, 19,413.08 and 12,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.92, 19,413.08 and 12,159.40 is: 16,792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.92 : 19,413.08 = 12,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.92/19,413.08 = 12,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.92x = 19,413.08 × 12,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.92x = 236,051,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,051,247.09/14,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,792.53

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