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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,098.08, 19,408.50 and 12,235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,098.08, 19,408.50 and 12,235.08 is: 16,843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,098.08 : 19,408.50 = 12,235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,098.08/19,408.50 = 12,235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,098.08x = 19,408.50 × 12,235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,098.08x = 237,464,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,464,550.18/14,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.75

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