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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.08, 19,749.18 and 12,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.08, 19,749.18 and 12,141 is: 16,708.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.08 : 19,749.18 = 12,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.08/19,749.18 = 12,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.08x = 19,749.18 × 12,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.08x = 239,774,794.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,774,794.38/14,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,708.95

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