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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.20, 21,525.82 and 12,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.20, 21,525.82 and 12,804 is: 19,194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.20 : 21,525.82 = 12,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.20/21,525.82 = 12,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.20x = 21,525.82 × 12,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.20x = 275,616,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,616,599.28/14,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,194.43

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