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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,417.33, 21,482.67 and 12,845.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,417.33, 21,482.67 and 12,845.25 is: 19,140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,417.33 : 21,482.67 = 12,845.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,417.33/21,482.67 = 12,845.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,417.33x = 21,482.67 × 12,845.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,417.33x = 275,950,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,950,266.82/14,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.18

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