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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.90, 19,419.95 and 12,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.90, 19,419.95 and 12,164.38 is: 16,799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.90 : 19,419.95 = 12,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.90/19,419.95 = 12,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.90x = 19,419.95 × 12,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.90x = 236,231,633.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,231,633.24/14,061.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,799.41

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