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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.92, 19,673.13 and 12,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.92, 19,673.13 and 12,757.20 is: 17,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.92 : 19,673.13 = 12,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.92/19,673.13 = 12,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.92x = 19,673.13 × 12,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.92x = 250,974,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,974,054.04/14,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,609.84

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