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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.98, 22,399.20 and 12,607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.98, 22,399.20 and 12,607.92 is: 18,911.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.98 : 22,399.20 = 12,607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.98/22,399.20 = 12,607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.98x = 22,399.20 × 12,607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.98x = 282,407,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,407,321.66/14,932.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,911.65

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