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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,365.60, 21,548.40 and 12,834.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,365.60, 21,548.40 and 12,834.70 is: 19,252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,365.60 : 21,548.40 = 12,834.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,365.60/21,548.40 = 12,834.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,365.60x = 21,548.40 × 12,834.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,365.60x = 276,567,249.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,567,249.48/14,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.05

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