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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,914.38, 19,204.67 and 12,793.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,914.38, 19,204.67 and 12,793.54 is: 17,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,914.38 : 19,204.67 = 12,793.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,914.38/19,204.67 = 12,793.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,914.38x = 19,204.67 × 12,793.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,914.38x = 245,695,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,695,713.83/13,914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,657.68

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