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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.42, 19,668.30 and 12,753.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.42, 19,668.30 and 12,753.70 is: 17,605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.42 : 19,668.30 = 12,753.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.42/19,668.30 = 12,753.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.42x = 19,668.30 × 12,753.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.42x = 250,843,499.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,843,499.37/14,248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,605.01

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