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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,639.01, 21,932.07 and 12,313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,639.01, 21,932.07 and 12,313.50 is: 18,448.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,639.01 : 21,932.07 = 12,313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,639.01/21,932.07 = 12,313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,639.01x = 21,932.07 × 12,313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,639.01x = 270,060,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,060,543.95/14,639.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.01

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