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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.03, 19,356.23 and 12,733.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.03, 19,356.23 and 12,733.42 is: 17,527.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.03 : 19,356.23 = 12,733.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.03/19,356.23 = 12,733.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.03x = 19,356.23 × 12,733.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.03x = 246,471,006.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,471,006.21/14,062.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.41

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