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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,598.04, 21,877.98 and 12,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,598.04, 21,877.98 and 12,744.44 is: 19,100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,598.04 : 21,877.98 = 12,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,598.04/21,877.98 = 12,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,598.04x = 21,877.98 × 12,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,598.04x = 278,822,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,822,603.43/14,598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.00

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