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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.48, 21,951.33 and 12,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.48, 21,951.33 and 12,902.44 is: 19,304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.48 : 21,951.33 = 12,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.48/21,951.33 = 12,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.48x = 21,951.33 × 12,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.48x = 283,225,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,225,718.25/14,671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.51

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