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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.28, 19,733.27 and 12,769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.28, 19,733.27 and 12,769.24 is: 17,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.28 : 19,733.27 = 12,769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.28/19,733.27 = 12,769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.28x = 19,733.27 × 12,769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.28x = 251,978,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,978,860.61/14,376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.40

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