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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,421.25, 19,883.30 and 12,034.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,421.25, 19,883.30 and 12,034.66 is: 16,592.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,421.25 : 19,883.30 = 12,034.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,421.25/19,883.30 = 12,034.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,421.25x = 19,883.30 × 12,034.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,421.25x = 239,288,695.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,288,695.00/14,421.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,592.78

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