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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,599.04, 21,879.48 and 12,745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,599.04, 21,879.48 and 12,745.44 is: 19,101.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,599.04 : 21,879.48 = 12,745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,599.04/21,879.48 = 12,745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,599.04x = 21,879.48 × 12,745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,599.04x = 278,863,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,863,599.57/14,599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,101.50

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