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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,256.24, 19,662.91 and 12,643.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,256.24, 19,662.91 and 12,643.03 is: 17,437.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,256.24 : 19,662.91 = 12,643.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,256.24/19,662.91 = 12,643.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,256.24x = 19,662.91 × 12,643.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,256.24x = 248,598,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,598,761.02/14,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,437.89

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