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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,998.56, 22,517.76 and 12,038.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,998.56, 22,517.76 and 12,038.64 is: 18,073.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,998.56 : 22,517.76 = 12,038.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,998.56/22,517.76 = 12,038.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,998.56x = 22,517.76 × 12,038.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,998.56x = 271,083,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,083,206.25/14,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,073.95

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