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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.59, 21,914.96 and 12,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.59, 21,914.96 and 12,324.96 is: 18,383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.59 : 21,914.96 = 12,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.59/21,914.96 = 12,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.59x = 21,914.96 × 12,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.59x = 270,100,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,100,943.78/14,692.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.48

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