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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.40, 21,275.10 and 12,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.40, 21,275.10 and 12,822.60 is: 19,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.40 : 21,275.10 = 12,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.40/21,275.10 = 12,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.40x = 21,275.10 × 12,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.40x = 272,802,097.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,802,097.26/14,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,233.90

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