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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253.67, 19,675.55 and 12,758.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,253.67, 19,675.55 and 12,758.95 is: 17,612.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,253.67 : 19,675.55 = 12,758.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,253.67/19,675.55 = 12,758.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,253.67x = 19,675.55 × 12,758.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,253.67x = 251,039,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,039,358.67/14,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,612.26

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