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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,892.60, 22,338.90 and 12,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,892.60, 22,338.90 and 12,486.90 is: 18,730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,892.60 : 22,338.90 = 12,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,892.60/22,338.90 = 12,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,892.60x = 22,338.90 × 12,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,892.60x = 278,943,610.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,943,610.41/14,892.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,730.35

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