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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,826.40, 22,239.60 and 12,493.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,826.40, 22,239.60 and 12,493.60 is: 18,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,826.40 : 22,239.60 = 12,493.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,826.40/22,239.60 = 12,493.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,826.40x = 22,239.60 × 12,493.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,826.40x = 277,852,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,852,666.56/14,826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,740.40

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