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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.10, 22,344.15 and 12,563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.10, 22,344.15 and 12,563.30 is: 18,844.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.10 : 22,344.15 = 12,563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.10/22,344.15 = 12,563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.10x = 22,344.15 × 12,563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.10x = 280,716,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,716,259.70/14,896.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.95

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