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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,997.80, 22,464.30 and 12,405.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,997.80, 22,464.30 and 12,405.80 is: 18,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,997.80 : 22,464.30 = 12,405.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,997.80/22,464.30 = 12,405.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,997.80x = 22,464.30 × 12,405.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,997.80x = 278,687,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,687,612.94/14,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.90

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