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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.28, 22,058.62 and 12,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.28, 22,058.62 and 12,614 is: 18,811.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.28 : 22,058.62 = 12,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.28/22,058.62 = 12,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.28x = 22,058.62 × 12,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.28x = 278,247,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,247,432.68/14,791.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.59

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