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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.09, 19,596.80 and 12,897.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.09, 19,596.80 and 12,897.10 is: 17,758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.09 : 19,596.80 = 12,897.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.09/19,596.80 = 12,897.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.09x = 19,596.80 × 12,897.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.09x = 252,741,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,741,962.77/14,232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,758.60

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