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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.38, 22,368.48 and 12,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.38, 22,368.48 and 12,590.04 is: 18,898.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.38 : 22,368.48 = 12,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.38/22,368.48 = 12,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.38x = 22,368.48 × 12,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.38x = 281,620,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,620,057.94/14,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,898.92

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