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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.10, 22,498.65 and 12,593.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.10, 22,498.65 and 12,593.40 is: 18,890.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.10 : 22,498.65 = 12,593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.10/22,498.65 = 12,593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.10x = 22,498.65 × 12,593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.10x = 283,334,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,334,498.91/14,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.10

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