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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,081.27, 19,328.63 and 12,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,081.27, 19,328.63 and 12,452.23 is: 17,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,081.27 : 19,328.63 = 12,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,081.27/19,328.63 = 12,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,081.27x = 19,328.63 × 12,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,081.27x = 240,684,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,684,387.44/14,081.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,092.52

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