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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.98, 22,325.70 and 12,558.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.98, 22,325.70 and 12,558.86 is: 18,838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.98 : 22,325.70 = 12,558.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.98/22,325.70 = 12,558.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.98x = 22,325.70 × 12,558.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.98x = 280,385,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,385,340.70/14,883.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,838.06

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