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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,789.96, 22,135.02 and 12,452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,789.96, 22,135.02 and 12,452.84 is: 18,637.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,789.96 : 22,135.02 = 12,452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,789.96/22,135.02 = 12,452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,789.96x = 22,135.02 × 12,452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,789.96x = 275,643,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,643,862.46/14,789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,637.23

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