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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.81, 21,910.71 and 12,473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.81, 21,910.71 and 12,473.65 is: 18,605.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.81 : 21,910.71 = 12,473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.81/21,910.71 = 12,473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.81x = 21,910.71 × 12,473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.81x = 273,306,527.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,306,527.79/14,689.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.18

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