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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.40, 22,407.67 and 12,488.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.40, 22,407.67 and 12,488.33 is: 18,735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.40 : 22,407.67 = 12,488.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.40/22,407.67 = 12,488.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.40x = 22,407.67 × 12,488.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.40x = 279,834,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,834,323.08/14,936.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,735.06

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