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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.73, 21,889.96 and 12,394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.73, 21,889.96 and 12,394.98 is: 18,581.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.73 : 21,889.96 = 12,394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.73/21,889.96 = 12,394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.73x = 21,889.96 × 12,394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.73x = 271,325,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,325,616.40/14,601.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.74

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