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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.66, 19,674.17 and 12,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.66, 19,674.17 and 12,757.94 is: 17,610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.66 : 19,674.17 = 12,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.66/19,674.17 = 12,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.66x = 19,674.17 × 12,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.66x = 251,001,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,001,880.41/14,252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,610.88

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