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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,662.44, 21,994.02 and 12,569.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,662.44, 21,994.02 and 12,569.40 is: 18,854.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,662.44 : 21,994.02 = 12,569.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,662.44/21,994.02 = 12,569.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,662.44x = 21,994.02 × 12,569.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,662.44x = 276,451,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,451,634.99/14,662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.41

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