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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.44, 22,024.62 and 12,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.44, 22,024.62 and 12,498.12 is: 18,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.44 : 22,024.62 = 12,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.44/22,024.62 = 12,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.44x = 22,024.62 × 12,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.44x = 275,266,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,266,343.71/14,698.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,727.59

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