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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.43, 22,149.33 and 12,693.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.43, 22,149.33 and 12,693.85 is: 19,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.43 : 22,149.33 = 12,693.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.43/22,149.33 = 12,693.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.43x = 22,149.33 × 12,693.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.43x = 281,160,272.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,160,272.62/14,751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,059.87

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