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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158.48, 19,494.12 and 12,029.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158.48, 19,494.12 and 12,029.80 is: 16,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158.48 : 19,494.12 = 12,029.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158.48/19,494.12 = 12,029.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158.48x = 19,494.12 × 12,029.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158.48x = 234,510,364.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,510,364.78/14,158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,563.24

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