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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,978.40, 22,467.60 and 12,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,978.40, 22,467.60 and 12,062.40 is: 18,093.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,978.40 : 22,467.60 = 12,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,978.40/22,467.60 = 12,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,978.40x = 22,467.60 × 12,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,978.40x = 271,013,178.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,013,178.24/14,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.60

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