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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.72, 22,373.10 and 12,495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.72, 22,373.10 and 12,495.48 is: 18,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.72 : 22,373.10 = 12,495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.72/22,373.10 = 12,495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.72x = 22,373.10 × 12,495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.72x = 279,562,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,562,623.59/14,955.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,692.69

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