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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.68, 22,299.10 and 12,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.68, 22,299.10 and 12,793.68 is: 19,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.68 : 22,299.10 = 12,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.68/22,299.10 = 12,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.68x = 22,299.10 × 12,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.68x = 285,287,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,287,517.70/14,850.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,210.41

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