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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.80, 22,354.80 and 12,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.80, 22,354.80 and 12,332.80 is: 18,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.80 : 22,354.80 = 12,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.80/22,354.80 = 12,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.80x = 22,354.80 × 12,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.80x = 275,697,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,697,277.44/14,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,472.43

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