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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,870.08, 22,327.80 and 12,692.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,870.08, 22,327.80 and 12,692.80 is: 19,058.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,870.08 : 22,327.80 = 12,692.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,870.08/22,327.80 = 12,692.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,870.08x = 22,327.80 × 12,692.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,870.08x = 283,402,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,402,299.84/14,870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,058.56

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