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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,121.15, 19,442.70 and 11,992.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,121.15, 19,442.70 and 11,992.20 is: 16,511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,121.15 : 19,442.70 = 11,992.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,121.15/19,442.70 = 11,992.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,121.15x = 19,442.70 × 11,992.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,121.15x = 233,160,746.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,160,746.94/14,121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,511.46

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