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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.80, 22,466.70 and 12,207.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.80, 22,466.70 and 12,207.60 is: 18,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.80 : 22,466.70 = 12,207.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.80/22,466.70 = 12,207.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.80x = 22,466.70 × 12,207.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.80x = 274,264,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,264,486.92/14,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,311.40

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