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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,497.47, 19,962.02 and 12,694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,497.47, 19,962.02 and 12,694.64 is: 17,479.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,497.47 : 19,962.02 = 12,694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,497.47/19,962.02 = 12,694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,497.47x = 19,962.02 × 12,694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,497.47x = 253,410,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,410,589.50/14,497.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,479.64

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