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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.73, 19,657.31 and 12,743.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.73, 19,657.31 and 12,743.06 is: 17,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.73 : 19,657.31 = 12,743.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.73/19,657.31 = 12,743.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.73x = 19,657.31 × 12,743.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.73x = 250,494,118.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,494,118.77/14,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,593.68

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