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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.83, 19,824.84 and 12,841.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.83, 19,824.84 and 12,841.67 is: 17,730.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.83 : 19,824.84 = 12,841.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.83/19,824.84 = 12,841.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.83x = 19,824.84 × 12,841.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.83x = 254,584,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,584,102.64/14,358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.15

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