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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,090.90, 19,417.93 and 12,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,090.90, 19,417.93 and 12,731.72 is: 17,544.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,090.90 : 19,417.93 = 12,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,090.90/19,417.93 = 12,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,090.90x = 19,417.93 × 12,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,090.90x = 247,223,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,223,518.82/14,090.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,544.91

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