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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.10, 22,388.85 and 12,996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.10, 22,388.85 and 12,996.30 is: 19,532.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.10 : 22,388.85 = 12,996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.10/22,388.85 = 12,996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.10x = 22,388.85 × 12,996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.10x = 290,972,211.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,972,211.26/14,897.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,532.14

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