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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.24, 19,697.07 and 12,774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.24, 19,697.07 and 12,774.57 is: 17,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.24 : 19,697.07 = 12,774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.24/19,697.07 = 12,774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.24x = 19,697.07 × 12,774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.24x = 251,621,599.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,621,599.51/14,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,633.85

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