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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,376.41, 19,733.44 and 12,769.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,376.41, 19,733.44 and 12,769.37 is: 17,527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,376.41 : 19,733.44 = 12,769.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,376.41/19,733.44 = 12,769.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,376.41x = 19,733.44 × 12,769.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,376.41x = 251,983,514.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,983,514.03/14,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,527.57

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