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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.42, 19,729.22 and 12,532.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.42, 19,729.22 and 12,532.95 is: 17,285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.42 : 19,729.22 = 12,532.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.42/19,729.22 = 12,532.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.42x = 19,729.22 × 12,532.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.42x = 247,265,166.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,265,166.49/14,304.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,285.93

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