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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,536.92, 21,755.97 and 12,199.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,536.92, 21,755.97 and 12,199.53 is: 18,257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,536.92 : 21,755.97 = 12,199.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,536.92/21,755.97 = 12,199.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,536.92x = 21,755.97 × 12,199.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,536.92x = 265,412,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,412,608.69/14,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.83

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