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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,513.94, 21,800.04 and 12,684.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,513.94, 21,800.04 and 12,684.14 is: 19,051.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,513.94 : 21,800.04 = 12,684.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,513.94/21,800.04 = 12,684.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,513.94x = 21,800.04 × 12,684.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,513.94x = 276,514,759.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,514,759.37/14,513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,051.67

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