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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.74, 22,374.32 and 12,867.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.74, 22,374.32 and 12,867.96 is: 19,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.74 : 22,374.32 = 12,867.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.74/22,374.32 = 12,867.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.74x = 22,374.32 × 12,867.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.74x = 287,911,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,911,790.45/14,923.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.20

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