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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.48, 19,661.22 and 12,033.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.48, 19,661.22 and 12,033.12 is: 16,584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.48 : 19,661.22 = 12,033.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.48/19,661.22 = 12,033.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.48x = 19,661.22 × 12,033.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.48x = 236,585,819.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,585,819.61/14,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,584.50

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