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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,969.12, 22,502.94 and 12,508.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,969.12, 22,502.94 and 12,508.76 is: 18,804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,969.12 : 22,502.94 = 12,508.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,969.12/22,502.94 = 12,508.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,969.12x = 22,502.94 × 12,508.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,969.12x = 281,483,875.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,483,875.75/14,969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.30

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