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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,241.93, 19,659.31 and 12,747.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,241.93, 19,659.31 and 12,747.17 is: 17,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,241.93 : 19,659.31 = 12,747.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,241.93/19,659.31 = 12,747.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,241.93x = 19,659.31 × 12,747.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,241.93x = 250,600,583.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,600,583.93/14,241.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.98

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