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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,502.08, 19,995.36 and 12,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,502.08, 19,995.36 and 12,260 is: 16,904.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,502.08 : 19,995.36 = 12,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,502.08/19,995.36 = 12,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,502.08x = 19,995.36 × 12,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,502.08x = 245,143,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,143,113.60/14,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,904.00

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