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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.53, 22,080.67 and 12,597.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.53, 22,080.67 and 12,597.93 is: 18,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.53 : 22,080.67 = 12,597.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.53/22,080.67 = 12,597.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.53x = 22,080.67 × 12,597.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.53x = 278,170,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,170,703.52/14,701.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.20

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