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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,604.66, 21,925.82 and 12,537.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,604.66, 21,925.82 and 12,537.94 is: 18,823.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,604.66 : 21,925.82 = 12,537.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,604.66/21,925.82 = 12,537.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,604.66x = 21,925.82 × 12,537.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,604.66x = 274,904,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,904,552.92/14,604.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.08

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