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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.74, 21,183.72 and 12,497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.74, 21,183.72 and 12,497.62 is: 18,697.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.74 : 21,183.72 = 12,497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.74/21,183.72 = 12,497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.74x = 21,183.72 × 12,497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.74x = 264,746,082.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,746,082.75/14,159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,697.10

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