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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,235.86, 19,654.73 and 12,741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,235.86, 19,654.73 and 12,741.18 is: 17,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,235.86 : 19,654.73 = 12,741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,235.86/19,654.73 = 12,741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,235.86x = 19,654.73 × 12,741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,235.86x = 250,424,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,424,389.08/14,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,591.10

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