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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.08, 22,326.30 and 12,691.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.08, 22,326.30 and 12,691.80 is: 19,057.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.08 : 22,326.30 = 12,691.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.08/22,326.30 = 12,691.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.08x = 22,326.30 × 12,691.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.08x = 283,360,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,360,934.34/14,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,057.06

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