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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.70, 22,205.55 and 12,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.70, 22,205.55 and 12,499.70 is: 18,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.70 : 22,205.55 = 12,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.70/22,205.55 = 12,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.70x = 22,205.55 × 12,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.70x = 277,562,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,562,713.34/14,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.55

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