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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.26, 19,335.83 and 12,483.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.26, 19,335.83 and 12,483.38 is: 17,205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.26 : 19,335.83 = 12,483.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.26/19,335.83 = 12,483.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.26x = 19,335.83 × 12,483.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.26x = 241,376,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,376,354.41/14,029.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,205.21

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