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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.02, 19,476.90 and 12,833.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.02, 19,476.90 and 12,833.82 is: 17,670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.02 : 19,476.90 = 12,833.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.02/19,476.90 = 12,833.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.02x = 19,476.90 × 12,833.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.02x = 249,963,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,963,028.76/14,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.20

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