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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,566.83, 21,833.73 and 12,808.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,566.83, 21,833.73 and 12,808.44 is: 19,198.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,566.83 : 21,833.73 = 12,808.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,566.83/21,833.73 = 12,808.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,566.83x = 21,833.73 × 12,808.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,566.83x = 279,655,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,655,956.64/14,566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,198.13

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