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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.26, 19,824.08 and 12,841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.26, 19,824.08 and 12,841.10 is: 17,729.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.26 : 19,824.08 = 12,841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.26/19,824.08 = 12,841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.26x = 19,824.08 × 12,841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.26x = 254,562,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,562,904.70/14,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,729.37

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