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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.52, 19,709.28 and 12,301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.52, 19,709.28 and 12,301.65 is: 16,961.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.52 : 19,709.28 = 12,301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.52/19,709.28 = 12,301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.52x = 19,709.28 × 12,301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.52x = 242,456,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,456,664.31/14,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.51

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