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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,630.58, 21,967.74 and 12,662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,630.58, 21,967.74 and 12,662.28 is: 19,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,630.58 : 21,967.74 = 12,662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,630.58/21,967.74 = 12,662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,630.58x = 21,967.74 × 12,662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,630.58x = 278,161,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,161,674.85/14,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,012.35

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