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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.51, 19,699.79 and 12,773.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.51, 19,699.79 and 12,773.85 is: 17,636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.51 : 19,699.79 = 12,773.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.51/19,699.79 = 12,773.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.51x = 19,699.79 × 12,773.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.51x = 251,642,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,642,098.62/14,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,636.19

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