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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,860.60, 22,266.60 and 12,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,860.60, 22,266.60 and 12,673.60 is: 18,989.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,860.60 : 22,266.60 = 12,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,860.60/22,266.60 = 12,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,860.60x = 22,266.60 × 12,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,860.60x = 282,197,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,197,981.76/14,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,989.68

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