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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.40, 22,250.10 and 12,500.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.40, 22,250.10 and 12,500.60 is: 18,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.40 : 22,250.10 = 12,500.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.40/22,250.10 = 12,500.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.40x = 22,250.10 × 12,500.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.40x = 278,139,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,139,600.06/14,833.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,750.90

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