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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,836.37, 22,219.41 and 12,877.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,836.37, 22,219.41 and 12,877.94 is: 19,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836.37 : 22,219.41 = 12,877.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836.37/22,219.41 = 12,877.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836.37x = 22,219.41 × 12,877.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836.37x = 286,140,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,140,207.67/14,836.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.41

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