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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.04, 19,614.87 and 12,712.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.04, 19,614.87 and 12,712.38 is: 17,551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.04 : 19,614.87 = 12,712.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.04/19,614.87 = 12,712.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.04x = 19,614.87 × 12,712.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.04x = 249,351,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,351,681.09/14,207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,551.28

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