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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,493.67, 21,711.34 and 12,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,493.67, 21,711.34 and 12,262.93 is: 18,369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,493.67 : 21,711.34 = 12,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,493.67/21,711.34 = 12,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,493.67x = 21,711.34 × 12,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,493.67x = 266,244,642.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,244,642.63/14,493.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,369.72

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