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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,619.88, 21,910.38 and 12,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,619.88, 21,910.38 and 12,662.92 is: 18,977.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,619.88 : 21,910.38 = 12,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,619.88/21,910.38 = 12,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,619.88x = 21,910.38 × 12,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,619.88x = 277,449,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,449,389.11/14,619.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,977.54

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