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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.58, 22,274.86 and 12,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.58, 22,274.86 and 12,873.18 is: 19,315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.58 : 22,274.86 = 12,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.58/22,274.86 = 12,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.58x = 22,274.86 × 12,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.58x = 286,748,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,748,282.25/14,845.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,315.40

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