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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.27, 22,412.57 and 12,585.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.27, 22,412.57 and 12,585.24 is: 18,884.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.27 : 22,412.57 = 12,585.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.27/22,412.57 = 12,585.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.27x = 22,412.57 × 12,585.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.27x = 282,067,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,067,509.54/14,936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,884.74

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