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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,882.60, 22,323.90 and 12,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,882.60, 22,323.90 and 12,655.40 is: 18,983.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,882.60 : 22,323.90 = 12,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,882.60/22,323.90 = 12,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,882.60x = 22,323.90 × 12,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,882.60x = 282,517,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,517,884.06/14,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,983.10

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