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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.03, 19,734.30 and 12,769.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.03, 19,734.30 and 12,769.99 is: 17,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.03 : 19,734.30 = 12,769.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.03/19,734.30 = 12,769.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.03x = 19,734.30 × 12,769.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.03x = 252,006,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,006,813.66/14,377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.43

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