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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,496.38, 21,718.99 and 12,697.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,496.38, 21,718.99 and 12,697.37 is: 19,023.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,496.38 : 21,718.99 = 12,697.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,496.38/21,718.99 = 12,697.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,496.38x = 21,718.99 × 12,697.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,496.38x = 275,774,052.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,774,052.06/14,496.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,023.65

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