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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,614.20, 21,872.70 and 12,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,614.20, 21,872.70 and 12,864.60 is: 19,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,614.20 : 21,872.70 = 12,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,614.20/21,872.70 = 12,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,614.20x = 21,872.70 × 12,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,614.20x = 281,383,536.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,383,536.42/14,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,254.12

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