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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.60, 22,295.40 and 12,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.60, 22,295.40 and 12,401.20 is: 18,601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.60 : 22,295.40 = 12,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.60/22,295.40 = 12,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.60x = 22,295.40 × 12,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.60x = 276,489,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,489,714.48/14,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,601.80

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