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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.22, 21,837.29 and 12,810.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.22, 21,837.29 and 12,810.82 is: 19,201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.22 : 21,837.29 = 12,810.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.22/21,837.29 = 12,810.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.22x = 21,837.29 × 12,810.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.22x = 279,753,591.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,753,591.48/14,569.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,201.69

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