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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.56, 22,066.38 and 12,605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.56, 22,066.38 and 12,605.88 is: 18,890.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.56 : 22,066.38 = 12,605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.56/22,066.38 = 12,605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.56x = 22,066.38 × 12,605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.56x = 278,166,138.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,166,138.31/14,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.02

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