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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.63, 22,351.11 and 12,582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.63, 22,351.11 and 12,582.73 is: 18,865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.63 : 22,351.11 = 12,582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.63/22,351.11 = 12,582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.63x = 22,351.11 × 12,582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.63x = 281,237,982.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,237,982.33/14,907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.37

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