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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.27, 19,722.08 and 12,527.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.27, 19,722.08 and 12,527.80 is: 17,278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.27 : 19,722.08 = 12,527.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.27/19,722.08 = 12,527.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.27x = 19,722.08 × 12,527.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.27x = 247,074,255.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,074,255.84/14,299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,278.81

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