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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,981.70, 22,472.55 and 12,648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,981.70, 22,472.55 and 12,648.90 is: 18,973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,981.70 : 22,472.55 = 12,648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,981.70/22,472.55 = 12,648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,981.70x = 22,472.55 × 12,648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,981.70x = 284,253,037.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,253,037.70/14,981.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,973.35

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