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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.03, 19,831.95 and 12,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.03, 19,831.95 and 12,794.60 is: 17,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.03 : 19,831.95 = 12,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.03/19,831.95 = 12,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.03x = 19,831.95 × 12,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.03x = 253,741,867.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,741,867.47/14,360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,670.01

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