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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,903.26, 22,344.56 and 12,578.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,903.26, 22,344.56 and 12,578.36 is: 18,858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,903.26 : 22,344.56 = 12,578.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,903.26/22,344.56 = 12,578.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,903.26x = 22,344.56 × 12,578.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,903.26x = 281,057,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,057,792.28/14,903.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.82

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