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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.05, 22,392.68 and 12,358.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.05, 22,392.68 and 12,358.05 is: 18,510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.05 : 22,392.68 = 12,358.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.05/22,392.68 = 12,358.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.05x = 22,392.68 × 12,358.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.05x = 276,729,797.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,729,797.28/14,950.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,510.29

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