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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.74, 19,373.52 and 12,576.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.74, 19,373.52 and 12,576.11 is: 17,318.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.74 : 19,373.52 = 12,576.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.74/19,373.52 = 12,576.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.74x = 19,373.52 × 12,576.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.74x = 243,643,470.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,643,470.17/14,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,318.08

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