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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.94, 22,020.87 and 12,495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.94, 22,020.87 and 12,495.62 is: 18,723.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.94 : 22,020.87 = 12,495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.94/22,020.87 = 12,495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.94x = 22,020.87 × 12,495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.94x = 275,164,423.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,164,423.59/14,695.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.84

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