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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.36, 19,654.03 and 12,740.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.36, 19,654.03 and 12,740.68 is: 17,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.36 : 19,654.03 = 12,740.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.36/19,654.03 = 12,740.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.36x = 19,654.03 × 12,740.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.36x = 250,405,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,405,706.94/14,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,590.40

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