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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,985.10, 22,366.53 and 12,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,985.10, 22,366.53 and 12,974.80 is: 19,365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,985.10 : 22,366.53 = 12,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,985.10/22,366.53 = 12,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,985.10x = 22,366.53 × 12,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,985.10x = 290,201,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,201,253.44/14,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,365.99

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