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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.26, 22,346.06 and 12,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.26, 22,346.06 and 12,579.36 is: 18,860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.26 : 22,346.06 = 12,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.26/22,346.06 = 12,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.26x = 22,346.06 × 12,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.26x = 281,099,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,099,133.32/14,904.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,860.32

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