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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,405.04, 19,882.26 and 12,043.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,405.04, 19,882.26 and 12,043.08 is: 16,622.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,405.04 : 19,882.26 = 12,043.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,405.04/19,882.26 = 12,043.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,405.04x = 19,882.26 × 12,043.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,405.04x = 239,443,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,443,647.76/14,405.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,622.21

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