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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,133.16, 19,489.62 and 12,006.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,133.16, 19,489.62 and 12,006.34 is: 16,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,133.16 : 19,489.62 = 12,006.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,133.16/19,489.62 = 12,006.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,133.16x = 19,489.62 × 12,006.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,133.16x = 233,999,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,999,004.19/14,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,556.74

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