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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.60, 22,167.60 and 12,607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.60, 22,167.60 and 12,607.60 is: 18,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.60 : 22,167.60 = 12,607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.60/22,167.60 = 12,607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.60x = 22,167.60 × 12,607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.60x = 279,480,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,480,233.76/14,794.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.69

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