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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.24, 22,293.90 and 12,693.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.24, 22,293.90 and 12,693.96 is: 19,029.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.24 : 22,293.90 = 12,693.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.24/22,293.90 = 12,693.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.24x = 22,293.90 × 12,693.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.24x = 282,997,874.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,997,874.84/14,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,029.88

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