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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.42, 19,427.72 and 12,123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.42, 19,427.72 and 12,123.12 is: 16,714.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.42 : 19,427.72 = 12,123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.42/19,427.72 = 12,123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.42x = 19,427.72 × 12,123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.42x = 235,524,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,524,580.89/14,091.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,714.04

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