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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.60, 22,005.90 and 12,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.60, 22,005.90 and 12,337.80 is: 18,506.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.60 : 22,005.90 = 12,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.60/22,005.90 = 12,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.60x = 22,005.90 × 12,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.60x = 271,504,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,504,393.02/14,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,506.70

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