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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,100.76, 19,407.27 and 12,088.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,100.76, 19,407.27 and 12,088.72 is: 16,638.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,100.76 : 19,407.27 = 12,088.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,100.76/19,407.27 = 12,088.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,100.76x = 19,407.27 × 12,088.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,100.76x = 234,609,052.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,609,052.99/14,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,638.04

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