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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,918.49, 22,366.44 and 12,862.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,918.49, 22,366.44 and 12,862.71 is: 19,284.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,918.49 : 22,366.44 = 12,862.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,918.49/22,366.44 = 12,862.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,918.49x = 22,366.44 × 12,862.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,918.49x = 287,693,031.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,693,031.45/14,918.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.33

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