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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,814.71, 19,221.95 and 4,049.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,814.71, 19,221.95 and 4,049.63 is: 6,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,814.71 : 19,221.95 = 4,049.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,814.71/19,221.95 = 4,049.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,814.71x = 19,221.95 × 4,049.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,814.71x = 77,841,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,841,785.38/12,814.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,074.41

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