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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,974.40, 22,433.52 and 12,524.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,974.40, 22,433.52 and 12,524.96 is: 18,763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,974.40 : 22,433.52 = 12,524.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,974.40/22,433.52 = 12,524.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,974.40x = 22,433.52 × 12,524.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,974.40x = 280,978,940.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,978,940.66/14,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,763.95

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