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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.35, 22,252.05 and 12,514.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.35, 22,252.05 and 12,514.73 is: 18,767.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.35 : 22,252.05 = 12,514.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.35/22,252.05 = 12,514.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.35x = 22,252.05 × 12,514.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.35x = 278,478,286.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,478,286.44/14,838.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,767.48

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