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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.20, 19,440.18 and 12,310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.20, 19,440.18 and 12,310.60 is: 17,021.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.20 : 19,440.18 = 12,310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.20/19,440.18 = 12,310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.20x = 19,440.18 × 12,310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.20x = 239,320,279.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,320,279.91/14,060.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.11

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