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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.98, 22,304.70 and 12,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.98, 22,304.70 and 12,544.88 is: 18,817.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.98 : 22,304.70 = 12,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.98/22,304.70 = 12,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.98x = 22,304.70 × 12,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.98x = 279,809,673.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,809,673.41/14,869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.08

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