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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.34, 19,731.92 and 12,534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.34, 19,731.92 and 12,534.88 is: 17,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.34 : 19,731.92 = 12,534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.34/19,731.92 = 12,534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.34x = 19,731.92 × 12,534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.34x = 247,337,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,337,249.37/14,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,288.65

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