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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.03, 19,732.93 and 12,768.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.03, 19,732.93 and 12,768.99 is: 17,527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.03 : 19,732.93 = 12,768.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.03/19,732.93 = 12,768.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.03x = 19,732.93 × 12,768.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.03x = 251,969,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,969,553.92/14,376.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.06

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