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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.43, 19,433.14 and 12,202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.43, 19,433.14 and 12,202.36 is: 16,796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.43 : 19,433.14 = 12,202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.43/19,433.14 = 12,202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.43x = 19,433.14 × 12,202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.43x = 237,130,170.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,130,170.21/14,117.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,796.98

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