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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.71, 19,357.23 and 12,734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.71, 19,357.23 and 12,734.11 is: 17,528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.71 : 19,357.23 = 12,734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.71/19,357.23 = 12,734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.71x = 19,357.23 × 12,734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.71x = 246,497,096.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,497,096.44/14,062.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.42

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