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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,083.20, 19,444.32 and 12,586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,083.20, 19,444.32 and 12,586.32 is: 17,377.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,083.20 : 19,444.32 = 12,586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,083.20/19,444.32 = 12,586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,083.20x = 19,444.32 × 12,586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,083.20x = 244,732,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,732,433.70/14,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.62

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