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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.40, 22,295.52 and 12,432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.40, 22,295.52 and 12,432.96 is: 18,625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.40 : 22,295.52 = 12,432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.40/22,295.52 = 12,432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.40x = 22,295.52 × 12,432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.40x = 277,199,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,199,308.34/14,882.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.98

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