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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.34, 21,952.94 and 12,702.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.34, 21,952.94 and 12,702.76 is: 19,008.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.34 : 21,952.94 = 12,702.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.34/21,952.94 = 12,702.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.34x = 21,952.94 × 12,702.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.34x = 278,862,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,862,928.11/14,670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.62

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