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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,659.41, 21,989.52 and 12,566.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,659.41, 21,989.52 and 12,566.37 is: 18,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,659.41 : 21,989.52 = 12,566.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,659.41/21,989.52 = 12,566.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,659.41x = 21,989.52 × 12,566.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,659.41x = 276,328,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,328,444.44/14,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.90

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