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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,249.67, 19,670.03 and 12,754.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,249.67, 19,670.03 and 12,754.95 is: 17,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,249.67 : 19,670.03 = 12,754.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,249.67/19,670.03 = 12,754.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,249.67x = 19,670.03 × 12,754.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,249.67x = 250,890,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,890,249.15/14,249.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,606.74

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