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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.24, 19,695.69 and 12,773.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.24, 19,695.69 and 12,773.57 is: 17,632.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.24 : 19,695.69 = 12,773.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.24/19,695.69 = 12,773.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.24x = 19,695.69 × 12,773.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.24x = 251,584,230.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,584,230.32/14,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,632.46

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