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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,914.96, 22,361.22 and 12,859.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,914.96, 22,361.22 and 12,859.18 is: 19,279.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914.96 : 22,361.22 = 12,859.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914.96/22,361.22 = 12,859.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914.96x = 22,361.22 × 12,859.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914.96x = 287,546,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,546,953.00/14,914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,279.10

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