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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,089.28, 19,399.84 and 12,514.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,089.28, 19,399.84 and 12,514.64 is: 17,231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,089.28 : 19,399.84 = 12,514.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,089.28/19,399.84 = 12,514.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,089.28x = 19,399.84 × 12,514.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,089.28x = 242,782,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,782,013.66/14,089.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,231.68

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