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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,941.40, 22,412.10 and 12,608.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,941.40, 22,412.10 and 12,608.60 is: 18,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,941.40 : 22,412.10 = 12,608.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,941.40/22,412.10 = 12,608.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,941.40x = 22,412.10 × 12,608.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,941.40x = 282,585,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,585,204.06/14,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,912.90

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