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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.48, 19,657.08 and 12,030.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.48, 19,657.08 and 12,030.12 is: 16,580.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.48 : 19,657.08 = 12,030.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.48/19,657.08 = 12,030.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.48x = 19,657.08 × 12,030.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.48x = 236,477,031.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,477,031.25/14,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.36

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