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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.92, 22,174.58 and 12,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.92, 22,174.58 and 12,658.52 is: 18,901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.92 : 22,174.58 = 12,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.92/22,174.58 = 12,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.92x = 22,174.58 × 12,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.92x = 280,697,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,697,364.42/14,850.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.01

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