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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.24, 22,265.68 and 12,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.24, 22,265.68 and 12,908.80 is: 19,332.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.24 : 22,265.68 = 12,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.24/22,265.68 = 12,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.24x = 22,265.68 × 12,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.24x = 287,423,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,423,209.98/14,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.65

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