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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,567.83, 21,835.23 and 12,809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,567.83, 21,835.23 and 12,809.44 is: 19,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,567.83 : 21,835.23 = 12,809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,567.83/21,835.23 = 12,809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,567.83x = 21,835.23 × 12,809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,567.83x = 279,697,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,697,004.52/14,567.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,199.63

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