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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,793.15, 22,244.40 and 12,387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,793.15, 22,244.40 and 12,387.45 is: 18,626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,793.15 : 22,244.40 = 12,387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,793.15/22,244.40 = 12,387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,793.15x = 22,244.40 × 12,387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,793.15x = 275,551,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,551,392.78/14,793.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.96

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