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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,980.40, 22,442.52 and 12,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,980.40, 22,442.52 and 12,530.96 is: 18,772.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,980.40 : 22,442.52 = 12,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,980.40/22,442.52 = 12,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,980.40x = 22,442.52 × 12,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,980.40x = 281,226,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,226,320.42/14,980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.95

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