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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.28, 19,813.04 and 12,833.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.28, 19,813.04 and 12,833.12 is: 17,718.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.28 : 19,813.04 = 12,833.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.28/19,813.04 = 12,833.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.28x = 19,813.04 × 12,833.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.28x = 254,263,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,263,055.72/14,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,718.33

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