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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.60, 22,329.90 and 12,480.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.60, 22,329.90 and 12,480.90 is: 18,721.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.60 : 22,329.90 = 12,480.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.60/22,329.90 = 12,480.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.60x = 22,329.90 × 12,480.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.60x = 278,697,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,697,248.91/14,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.35

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