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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,202.72, 19,554.72 and 12,073.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,202.72, 19,554.72 and 12,073.92 is: 16,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,202.72 : 19,554.72 = 12,073.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,202.72/19,554.72 = 12,073.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,202.72x = 19,554.72 × 12,073.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,202.72x = 236,102,124.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,102,124.90/14,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,623.73

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