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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,560.97, 21,826.87 and 12,403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,560.97, 21,826.87 and 12,403.13 is: 18,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,560.97 : 21,826.87 = 12,403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,560.97/21,826.87 = 12,403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,560.97x = 21,826.87 × 12,403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,560.97x = 270,721,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,721,365.96/14,560.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.27

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