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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.42, 19,673.82 and 12,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.42, 19,673.82 and 12,757.70 is: 17,610.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.42 : 19,673.82 = 12,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.42/19,673.82 = 12,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.42x = 19,673.82 × 12,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.42x = 250,992,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,992,595.04/14,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.53

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