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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.16, 19,674.86 and 12,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.16, 19,674.86 and 12,758.44 is: 17,611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.16 : 19,674.86 = 12,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.16/19,674.86 = 12,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.16x = 19,674.86 × 12,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.16x = 251,020,520.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,020,520.82/14,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,611.57

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