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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,359.26, 19,825.46 and 12,842.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,359.26, 19,825.46 and 12,842.10 is: 17,730.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,359.26 : 19,825.46 = 12,842.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,359.26/19,825.46 = 12,842.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,359.26x = 19,825.46 × 12,842.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,359.26x = 254,600,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,600,539.87/14,359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.76

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