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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.92, 19,362.42 and 12,383.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.92, 19,362.42 and 12,383.16 is: 17,049.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.92 : 19,362.42 = 12,383.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.92/19,362.42 = 12,383.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.92x = 19,362.42 × 12,383.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.92x = 239,767,944.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,767,944.85/14,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,049.66

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