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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.03, 21,736.90 and 12,825.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.03, 21,736.90 and 12,825.90 is: 19,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.03 : 21,736.90 = 12,825.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.03/21,736.90 = 12,825.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.03x = 21,736.90 × 12,825.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.03x = 278,795,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,795,305.71/14,481.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,252.45

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