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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.14, 19,643.92 and 12,124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.14, 19,643.92 and 12,124.22 is: 16,706.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.14 : 19,643.92 = 12,124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.14/19,643.92 = 12,124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.14x = 19,643.92 × 12,124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.14x = 238,167,079.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,167,079.21/14,256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,706.29

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