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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,504.58, 19,998.80 and 12,262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,504.58, 19,998.80 and 12,262.50 is: 16,907.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,504.58 : 19,998.80 = 12,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,504.58/19,998.80 = 12,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,504.58x = 19,998.80 × 12,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,504.58x = 245,235,285
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,235,285/14,504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,907.44

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