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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.32, 21,483.34 and 12,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.32, 21,483.34 and 12,901.53 is: 19,303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.32 : 21,483.34 = 12,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.32/21,483.34 = 12,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.32x = 21,483.34 × 12,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.32x = 277,168,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,168,003.82/14,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,303.65

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