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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.60, 22,401.60 and 12,860.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.60, 22,401.60 and 12,860.80 is: 19,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.60 : 22,401.60 = 12,860.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.60/22,401.60 = 12,860.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.60x = 22,401.60 × 12,860.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.60x = 288,102,497.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,102,497.28/14,950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,270.30

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