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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,573.10, 21,902.85 and 12,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,573.10, 21,902.85 and 12,672.30 is: 19,046.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,573.10 : 21,902.85 = 12,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,573.10/21,902.85 = 12,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,573.10x = 21,902.85 × 12,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,573.10x = 277,559,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,559,486.06/14,573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,046.02

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