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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,470.58, 21,712.86 and 12,600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,470.58, 21,712.86 and 12,600.02 is: 18,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,470.58 : 21,712.86 = 12,600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,470.58/21,712.86 = 12,600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,470.58x = 21,712.86 × 12,600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,470.58x = 273,582,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,582,524.54/14,470.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.12

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