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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,204.05, 19,610.73 and 12,709.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,204.05, 19,610.73 and 12,709.37 is: 17,547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,204.05 : 19,610.73 = 12,709.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,204.05/19,610.73 = 12,709.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,204.05x = 19,610.73 × 12,709.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,204.05x = 249,240,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,240,069.25/14,204.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,547.11

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