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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.63, 22,352.61 and 12,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.63, 22,352.61 and 12,583.73 is: 18,866.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.63 : 22,352.61 = 12,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.63/22,352.61 = 12,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.63x = 22,352.61 × 12,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.63x = 281,279,209.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,279,209.04/14,908.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.87

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