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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,956.47, 22,374.23 and 12,496.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,956.47, 22,374.23 and 12,496.23 is: 18,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,956.47 : 22,374.23 = 12,496.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,956.47/22,374.23 = 12,496.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,956.47x = 22,374.23 × 12,496.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,956.47x = 279,593,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,593,461.67/14,956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,693.81

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