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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.70, 22,294.05 and 12,558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.70, 22,294.05 and 12,558.70 is: 18,838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.70 : 22,294.05 = 12,558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.70/22,294.05 = 12,558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.70x = 22,294.05 × 12,558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.70x = 279,984,285.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,984,285.74/14,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,838.05

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