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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.70, 22,301.55 and 12,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.70, 22,301.55 and 12,563.70 is: 18,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.70 : 22,301.55 = 12,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.70/22,301.55 = 12,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.70x = 22,301.55 × 12,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.70x = 280,189,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,189,983.74/14,867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.55

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