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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,538.93, 21,775.77 and 12,640.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,538.93, 21,775.77 and 12,640.41 is: 18,932.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,538.93 : 21,775.77 = 12,640.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,538.93/21,775.77 = 12,640.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,538.93x = 21,775.77 × 12,640.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,538.93x = 275,254,660.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,254,660.87/14,538.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.25

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