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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.92, 22,477.17 and 12,677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.92, 22,477.17 and 12,677.88 is: 19,082.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.92 : 22,477.17 = 12,677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.92/22,477.17 = 12,677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.92x = 22,477.17 × 12,677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.92x = 284,962,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,962,864.00/14,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,082.86

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