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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,954.80, 22,480.80 and 12,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,954.80, 22,480.80 and 12,816.40 is: 19,266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,954.80 : 22,480.80 = 12,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,954.80/22,480.80 = 12,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,954.80x = 22,480.80 × 12,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,954.80x = 288,122,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,122,925.12/14,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,266.25

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