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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,352.08, 19,751.94 and 12,143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,352.08, 19,751.94 and 12,143 is: 16,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,352.08 : 19,751.94 = 12,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,352.08/19,751.94 = 12,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,352.08x = 19,751.94 × 12,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,352.08x = 239,847,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,847,807.42/14,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.71

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