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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.89, 19,682.20 and 12,254.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.89, 19,682.20 and 12,254.67 is: 16,900.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.89 : 19,682.20 = 12,254.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.89/19,682.20 = 12,254.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.89x = 19,682.20 × 12,254.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.89x = 241,198,835.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,198,835.24/14,271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,900.27

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