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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.38, 19,697.26 and 12,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.38, 19,697.26 and 12,774.70 is: 17,634.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.38 : 19,697.26 = 12,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.38/19,697.26 = 12,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.38x = 19,697.26 × 12,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.38x = 251,626,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,626,587.32/14,269.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,634.03

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