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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.64, 22,351.16 and 12,805.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.64, 22,351.16 and 12,805.60 is: 19,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.64 : 22,351.16 = 12,805.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.64/22,351.16 = 12,805.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.64x = 22,351.16 × 12,805.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.64x = 286,220,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,220,014.50/14,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,211.15

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