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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.39, 19,682.23 and 12,698.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.39, 19,682.23 and 12,698.27 is: 17,484.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.39 : 19,682.23 = 12,698.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.39/19,682.23 = 12,698.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.39x = 19,682.23 × 12,698.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.39x = 249,930,288.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,930,288.20/14,294.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,484.50

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