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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.40, 22,217.10 and 12,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.40, 22,217.10 and 12,478.60 is: 18,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.40 : 22,217.10 = 12,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.40/22,217.10 = 12,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.40x = 22,217.10 × 12,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.40x = 277,238,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,238,304.06/14,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,717.90

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