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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,839.74, 22,224.48 and 12,881.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,839.74, 22,224.48 and 12,881.33 is: 19,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,839.74 : 22,224.48 = 12,881.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,839.74/22,224.48 = 12,881.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,839.74x = 22,224.48 × 12,881.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,839.74x = 286,280,784.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,280,784.87/14,839.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,291.50

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