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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,411.95, 21,474.65 and 12,839.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,411.95, 21,474.65 and 12,839.87 is: 19,132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,411.95 : 21,474.65 = 12,839.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,411.95/21,474.65 = 12,839.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,411.95x = 21,474.65 × 12,839.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,411.95x = 275,731,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,731,746.40/14,411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.17

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