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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.44, 19,673.91 and 12,757.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.44, 19,673.91 and 12,757.77 is: 17,610.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.44 : 19,673.91 = 12,757.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.44/19,673.91 = 12,757.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.44x = 19,673.91 × 12,757.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.44x = 250,995,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,995,250.68/14,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.69

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