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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,699.44, 22,026.12 and 12,499.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,699.44, 22,026.12 and 12,499.12 is: 18,729.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,699.44 : 22,026.12 = 12,499.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,699.44/22,026.12 = 12,499.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,699.44x = 22,026.12 × 12,499.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,699.44x = 275,307,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,307,117.01/14,699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.09

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