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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.68, 19,377.02 and 12,866.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.68, 19,377.02 and 12,866.94 is: 17,734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.68 : 19,377.02 = 12,866.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.68/19,377.02 = 12,866.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.68x = 19,377.02 × 12,866.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.68x = 249,322,985.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,322,985.89/14,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,734.46

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