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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,333.51, 19,703.81 and 12,805.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,333.51, 19,703.81 and 12,805.04 is: 17,602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,333.51 : 19,703.81 = 12,805.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,333.51/19,703.81 = 12,805.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,333.51x = 19,703.81 × 12,805.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,333.51x = 252,307,973.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,307,973.61/14,333.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,602.67

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