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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,504.08, 19,998.12 and 12,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,504.08, 19,998.12 and 12,262 is: 16,906.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,504.08 : 19,998.12 = 12,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,504.08/19,998.12 = 12,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,504.08x = 19,998.12 × 12,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,504.08x = 245,216,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,216,947.44/14,504.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,906.76

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