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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.34, 21,951.44 and 12,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.34, 21,951.44 and 12,701.76 is: 19,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.34 : 21,951.44 = 12,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.34/21,951.44 = 12,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.34x = 21,951.44 × 12,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.34x = 278,821,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,821,824.34/14,669.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,007.12

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