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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.28, 19,651.07 and 12,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.28, 19,651.07 and 12,709.24 is: 17,445.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.28 : 19,651.07 = 12,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.28/19,651.07 = 12,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.28x = 19,651.07 × 12,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.28x = 249,750,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,750,164.89/14,316.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,445.19

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