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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,247.93, 19,667.58 and 12,753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,247.93, 19,667.58 and 12,753.18 is: 17,604.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,247.93 : 19,667.58 = 12,753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,247.93/19,667.58 = 12,753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,247.93x = 19,667.58 × 12,753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,247.93x = 250,824,187.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,824,187.90/14,247.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,604.25

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