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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,412.12, 19,870.81 and 12,025.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,412.12, 19,870.81 and 12,025.59 is: 16,580.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,412.12 : 19,870.81 = 12,025.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,412.12/19,870.81 = 12,025.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,412.12x = 19,870.81 × 12,025.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,412.12x = 238,958,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,958,214.03/14,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.37

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