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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,824.62, 22,324.82 and 12,900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,824.62, 22,324.82 and 12,900.06 is: 19,426.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,824.62 : 22,324.82 = 12,900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,824.62/22,324.82 = 12,900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,824.62x = 22,324.82 × 12,900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,824.62x = 287,991,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,991,452.99/14,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.57

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