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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.94, 21,942.12 and 12,633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.94, 21,942.12 and 12,633.18 is: 18,857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.94 : 21,942.12 = 12,633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.94/21,942.12 = 12,633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.94x = 21,942.12 × 12,633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.94x = 277,198,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,198,751.54/14,699.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.13

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