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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.97, 19,673.27 and 12,757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.97, 19,673.27 and 12,757.30 is: 17,610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.97 : 19,673.27 = 12,757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.97/19,673.27 = 12,757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.97x = 19,673.27 × 12,757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.97x = 250,977,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,977,743.58/14,251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.04

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