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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,926.20, 22,389.30 and 12,848.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,926.20, 22,389.30 and 12,848.55 is: 19,272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,926.20 : 22,389.30 = 12,848.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,926.20/22,389.30 = 12,848.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,926.20x = 22,389.30 × 12,848.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,926.20x = 287,670,040.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,670,040.52/14,926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,272.83

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