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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,075.52, 19,374.08 and 12,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,075.52, 19,374.08 and 12,302.72 is: 16,933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,075.52 : 19,374.08 = 12,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,075.52/19,374.08 = 12,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,075.52x = 19,374.08 × 12,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,075.52x = 238,353,881.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,353,881.50/14,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,933.93

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