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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,854.92, 22,180.53 and 12,662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,854.92, 22,180.53 and 12,662.52 is: 18,906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,854.92 : 22,180.53 = 12,662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,854.92/22,180.53 = 12,662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,854.92x = 22,180.53 × 12,662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,854.92x = 280,861,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,861,404.74/14,854.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.96

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