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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,099.76, 19,405.89 and 12,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,099.76, 19,405.89 and 12,087.72 is: 16,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,099.76 : 19,405.89 = 12,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,099.76/19,405.89 = 12,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,099.76x = 19,405.89 × 12,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,099.76x = 234,572,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,572,964.67/14,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,636.66

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