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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.63, 22,349.61 and 12,581.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.63, 22,349.61 and 12,581.73 is: 18,863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.63 : 22,349.61 = 12,581.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.63/22,349.61 = 12,581.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.63x = 22,349.61 × 12,581.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.63x = 281,196,758.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,196,758.63/14,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.87

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