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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,254.42, 19,676.58 and 12,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,254.42, 19,676.58 and 12,759.70 is: 17,613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,254.42 : 19,676.58 = 12,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,254.42/19,676.58 = 12,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,254.42x = 19,676.58 × 12,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,254.42x = 251,067,257.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,067,257.83/14,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,613.29

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