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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,975.60, 22,463.40 and 12,059.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,975.60, 22,463.40 and 12,059.60 is: 18,089.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,975.60 : 22,463.40 = 12,059.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,975.60/22,463.40 = 12,059.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,975.60x = 22,463.40 × 12,059.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,975.60x = 270,899,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,899,618.64/14,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,089.40

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