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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.62, 22,465.23 and 12,993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.62, 22,465.23 and 12,993.06 is: 19,566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.62 : 22,465.23 = 12,993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.62/22,465.23 = 12,993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.62x = 22,465.23 × 12,993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.62x = 291,892,081.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,892,081.30/14,917.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,566.93

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