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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,877.62, 22,263.11 and 12,883.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,877.62, 22,263.11 and 12,883.18 is: 19,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,877.62 : 22,263.11 = 12,883.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,877.62/22,263.11 = 12,883.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,877.62x = 22,263.11 × 12,883.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,877.62x = 286,819,653.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,819,653.49/14,877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.60

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