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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.60, 22,271.10 and 12,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.60, 22,271.10 and 12,676.60 is: 18,994.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.60 : 22,271.10 = 12,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.60/22,271.10 = 12,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.60x = 22,271.10 × 12,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.60x = 282,321,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,321,826.26/14,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.18

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