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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.30, 19,401.74 and 11,962.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.30, 19,401.74 and 11,962.42 is: 16,470.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.30 : 19,401.74 = 11,962.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.30/19,401.74 = 11,962.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.30x = 19,401.74 × 11,962.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.30x = 232,091,762.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,091,762.61/14,091.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,470.57

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