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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,377.28, 19,734.64 and 12,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,377.28, 19,734.64 and 12,770.24 is: 17,528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,377.28 : 19,734.64 = 12,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,377.28/19,734.64 = 12,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,377.28x = 19,734.64 × 12,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,377.28x = 252,016,089.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,016,089.11/14,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,528.77

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