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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,422.75, 19,885.36 and 12,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,422.75, 19,885.36 and 12,036.16 is: 16,594.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,422.75 : 19,885.36 = 12,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,422.75/19,885.36 = 12,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,422.75x = 19,885.36 × 12,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,422.75x = 239,343,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,343,374.62/14,422.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,594.85

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