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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,169.54, 19,544.01 and 12,277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,169.54, 19,544.01 and 12,277.77 is: 16,934.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,169.54 : 19,544.01 = 12,277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,169.54/19,544.01 = 12,277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,169.54x = 19,544.01 × 12,277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,169.54x = 239,956,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,956,859.66/14,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,934.70

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