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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.22, 21,460.95 and 12,562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.22, 21,460.95 and 12,562.02 is: 18,808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.22 : 21,460.95 = 12,562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.22/21,460.95 = 12,562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.22x = 21,460.95 × 12,562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.22x = 269,592,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,592,883.12/14,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,808.95

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