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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.80, 19,414.29 and 12,160.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.80, 19,414.29 and 12,160.27 is: 16,793.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.80 : 19,414.29 = 12,160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.80/19,414.29 = 12,160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.80x = 19,414.29 × 12,160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.80x = 236,082,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,082,898.92/14,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,793.74

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