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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.52, 19,647.96 and 12,141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.52, 19,647.96 and 12,141.20 is: 16,717.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.52 : 19,647.96 = 12,141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.52/19,647.96 = 12,141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.52x = 19,647.96 × 12,141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.52x = 238,549,811.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,549,811.95/14,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,717.44

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