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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,508.68, 21,791.82 and 12,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,508.68, 21,791.82 and 12,427.88 is: 18,666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,508.68 : 21,791.82 = 12,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,508.68/21,791.82 = 12,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,508.68x = 21,791.82 × 12,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,508.68x = 270,826,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,826,123.94/14,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,666.49

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