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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.35, 22,243.73 and 12,658.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.35, 22,243.73 and 12,658.35 is: 18,966.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.35 : 22,243.73 = 12,658.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.35/22,243.73 = 12,658.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.35x = 22,243.73 × 12,658.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.35x = 281,568,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,568,856.35/14,845.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,966.80

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