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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,402.09, 19,856.96 and 12,015.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,402.09, 19,856.96 and 12,015.53 is: 16,566.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,402.09 : 19,856.96 = 12,015.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,402.09/19,856.96 = 12,015.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,402.09x = 19,856.96 × 12,015.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,402.09x = 238,591,739.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,591,739.23/14,402.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,566.47

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