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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.84, 19,692.28 and 12,771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.84, 19,692.28 and 12,771 is: 17,628.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.84 : 19,692.28 = 12,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.84/19,692.28 = 12,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.84x = 19,692.28 × 12,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.84x = 251,490,107.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,490,107.88/14,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,628.83

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