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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.40, 21,494.10 and 12,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.40, 21,494.10 and 12,822.80 is: 19,234.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.40 : 21,494.10 = 12,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.40/21,494.10 = 12,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.40x = 21,494.10 × 12,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.40x = 275,614,545.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,614,545.48/14,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,234.20

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