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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,480.03, 21,735.39 and 12,824.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,480.03, 21,735.39 and 12,824.90 is: 19,250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,480.03 : 21,735.39 = 12,824.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,480.03/21,735.39 = 12,824.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,480.03x = 21,735.39 × 12,824.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,480.03x = 278,754,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,754,210.23/14,480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.94

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