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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,375.66, 19,732.41 and 12,768.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,375.66, 19,732.41 and 12,768.62 is: 17,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,375.66 : 19,732.41 = 12,768.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,375.66/19,732.41 = 12,768.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,375.66x = 19,732.41 × 12,768.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,375.66x = 251,955,594.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,955,594.19/14,375.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,526.55

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