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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.48, 19,658.46 and 12,031.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.48, 19,658.46 and 12,031.12 is: 16,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.48 : 19,658.46 = 12,031.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.48/19,658.46 = 12,031.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.48x = 19,658.46 × 12,031.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.48x = 236,513,291.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,513,291.28/14,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,581.74

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