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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,141.77, 19,557.93 and 12,370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,141.77, 19,557.93 and 12,370.30 is: 17,108.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,141.77 : 19,557.93 = 12,370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,141.77/19,557.93 = 12,370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,141.77x = 19,557.93 × 12,370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,141.77x = 241,937,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,937,461.48/14,141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.00

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