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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.54, 22,349.61 and 12,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.54, 22,349.61 and 12,005.70 is: 18,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.54 : 22,349.61 = 12,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.54/22,349.61 = 12,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.54x = 22,349.61 × 12,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.54x = 268,322,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,322,712.78/14,892.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.26

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