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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.60, 22,032.30 and 12,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.60, 22,032.30 and 12,856.20 is: 19,307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.60 : 22,032.30 = 12,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.60/22,032.30 = 12,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.60x = 22,032.30 × 12,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.60x = 283,251,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,251,655.26/14,670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.43

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