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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.16, 19,673.48 and 12,757.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.16, 19,673.48 and 12,757.44 is: 17,610.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.16 : 19,673.48 = 12,757.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.16/19,673.48 = 12,757.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.16x = 19,673.48 × 12,757.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.16x = 250,983,240.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,983,240.69/14,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.19

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