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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.30, 21,892.14 and 12,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.30, 21,892.14 and 12,725.58 is: 19,071.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.30 : 21,892.14 = 12,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.30/21,892.14 = 12,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.30x = 21,892.14 × 12,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.30x = 278,590,178.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,590,178.94/14,607.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,071.98

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