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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,255.24, 19,661.54 and 12,642.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,255.24, 19,661.54 and 12,642.03 is: 17,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,255.24 : 19,661.54 = 12,642.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,255.24/19,661.54 = 12,642.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,255.24x = 19,661.54 × 12,642.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,255.24x = 248,561,715.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,561,715.32/14,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.52

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