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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.70, 22,325.55 and 12,579.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.70, 22,325.55 and 12,579.70 is: 18,869.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.70 : 22,325.55 = 12,579.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.70/22,325.55 = 12,579.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.70x = 22,325.55 × 12,579.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.70x = 280,848,721.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,848,721.34/14,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.55

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