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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,594.80, 21,859.80 and 12,650.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,594.80, 21,859.80 and 12,650.80 is: 18,948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,594.80 : 21,859.80 = 12,650.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,594.80/21,859.80 = 12,650.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,594.80x = 21,859.80 × 12,650.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,594.80x = 276,543,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,543,957.84/14,594.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,948.12

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