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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.37, 22,535.82 and 12,358.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.37, 22,535.82 and 12,358.98 is: 18,609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.37 : 22,535.82 = 12,358.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.37/22,535.82 = 12,358.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.37x = 22,535.82 × 12,358.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.37x = 278,519,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,519,748.66/14,966.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,609.71

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