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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,902.92, 22,252.32 and 12,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,902.92, 22,252.32 and 12,710.52 is: 18,978.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,902.92 : 22,252.32 = 12,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,902.92/22,252.32 = 12,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,902.92x = 22,252.32 × 12,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,902.92x = 282,838,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,838,558.41/14,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,978.73

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