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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.10, 22,323.15 and 12,695.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.10, 22,323.15 and 12,695.10 is: 19,042.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.10 : 22,323.15 = 12,695.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.10/22,323.15 = 12,695.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.10x = 22,323.15 × 12,695.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.10x = 283,394,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,394,621.57/14,882.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,042.65

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