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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,167.74, 19,539.85 and 12,575.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,167.74, 19,539.85 and 12,575.55 is: 17,343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.74 : 19,539.85 = 12,575.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.74/19,539.85 = 12,575.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.74x = 19,539.85 × 12,575.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.74x = 245,724,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,724,360.67/14,167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,343.93

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