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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.92, 22,486.23 and 12,683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.92, 22,486.23 and 12,683.88 is: 19,091.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.92 : 22,486.23 = 12,683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.92/22,486.23 = 12,683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.92x = 22,486.23 × 12,683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.92x = 285,212,642.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,212,642.97/14,938.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,091.92

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