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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.54, 19,527.57 and 12,958.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.54, 19,527.57 and 12,958.38 is: 17,896.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.54 : 19,527.57 = 12,958.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.54/19,527.57 = 12,958.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.54x = 19,527.57 × 12,958.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.54x = 253,045,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,045,672.54/14,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,896.32

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