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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,199.36, 19,614.24 and 12,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,199.36, 19,614.24 and 12,874.56 is: 17,784.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,199.36 : 19,614.24 = 12,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,199.36/19,614.24 = 12,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,199.36x = 19,614.24 × 12,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,199.36x = 252,524,709.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,524,709.73/14,199.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,784.23

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