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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.28, 21,929.75 and 12,540.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.28, 21,929.75 and 12,540.57 is: 18,827.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.28 : 21,929.75 = 12,540.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.28/21,929.75 = 12,540.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.28x = 21,929.75 × 12,540.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.28x = 275,011,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,011,564.96/14,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.02

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