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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,853.62, 22,368.60 and 12,929.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,853.62, 22,368.60 and 12,929.06 is: 19,470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,853.62 : 22,368.60 = 12,929.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,853.62/22,368.60 = 12,929.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,853.62x = 22,368.60 × 12,929.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,853.62x = 289,204,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,204,971.52/14,853.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,470.34

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