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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.40, 19,647.04 and 12,957.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.40, 19,647.04 and 12,957.20 is: 17,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.40 : 19,647.04 = 12,957.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.40/19,647.04 = 12,957.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.40x = 19,647.04 × 12,957.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.40x = 254,570,626.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,570,626.69/14,269.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,840.32

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