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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.20, 19,456.74 and 12,322.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.20, 19,456.74 and 12,322.60 is: 17,037.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.20 : 19,456.74 = 12,322.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.20/19,456.74 = 12,322.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.20x = 19,456.74 × 12,322.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.20x = 239,757,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,757,624.32/14,072.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,037.68

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