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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,876.62, 22,261.61 and 12,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,876.62, 22,261.61 and 12,882.18 is: 19,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,876.62 : 22,261.61 = 12,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,876.62/22,261.61 = 12,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,876.62x = 22,261.61 × 12,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,876.62x = 286,778,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,778,007.65/14,876.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,277.10

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