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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.24, 22,372.68 and 12,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.24, 22,372.68 and 12,293.76 is: 18,389.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.24 : 22,372.68 = 12,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.24/22,372.68 = 12,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.24x = 22,372.68 × 12,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.24x = 275,044,358.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,044,358.48/14,956.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,389.94

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