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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.52, 19,659.84 and 12,848.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.52, 19,659.84 and 12,848.40 is: 17,704.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.52 : 19,659.84 = 12,848.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.52/19,659.84 = 12,848.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.52x = 19,659.84 × 12,848.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.52x = 252,597,488.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,597,488.26/14,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,704.37

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