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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,962.40, 22,443.60 and 12,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,962.40, 22,443.60 and 12,629.60 is: 18,944.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,962.40 : 22,443.60 = 12,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,962.40/22,443.60 = 12,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,962.40x = 22,443.60 × 12,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,962.40x = 283,453,690.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,453,690.56/14,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,944.40

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