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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,092.67, 19,396.10 and 12,080.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,092.67, 19,396.10 and 12,080.63 is: 16,626.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,092.67 : 19,396.10 = 12,080.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,092.67/19,396.10 = 12,080.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,092.67x = 19,396.10 × 12,080.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,092.67x = 234,316,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,316,950.16/14,092.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,626.87

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