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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,600.73, 21,888.46 and 12,393.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,600.73, 21,888.46 and 12,393.98 is: 18,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,600.73 : 21,888.46 = 12,393.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,600.73/21,888.46 = 12,393.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,600.73x = 21,888.46 × 12,393.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,600.73x = 271,285,135.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,285,135.47/14,600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.24

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