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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,236.61, 19,655.75 and 12,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,236.61, 19,655.75 and 12,741.93 is: 17,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,236.61 : 19,655.75 = 12,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,236.61/19,655.75 = 12,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,236.61x = 19,655.75 × 12,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,236.61x = 250,452,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,452,222.45/14,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,592.13

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