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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.53, 19,755.78 and 12,515.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.53, 19,755.78 and 12,515.03 is: 17,303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.53 : 19,755.78 = 12,515.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.53/19,755.78 = 12,515.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.53x = 19,755.78 × 12,515.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.53x = 247,244,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,244,228.76/14,288.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,303.69

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