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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,091.62, 19,402.17 and 11,962.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,091.62, 19,402.17 and 11,962.73 is: 16,471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,091.62 : 19,402.17 = 11,962.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,091.62/19,402.17 = 11,962.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,091.62x = 19,402.17 × 11,962.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,091.62x = 232,102,969.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,102,969.63/14,091.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,471.00

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