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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.18, 21,949.71 and 12,700.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.18, 21,949.71 and 12,700.59 is: 19,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.18 : 21,949.71 = 12,700.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.18/21,949.71 = 12,700.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.18x = 21,949.71 × 12,700.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.18x = 278,774,267.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,774,267.33/14,668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,005.38

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