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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,522.80, 21,755.03 and 12,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,522.80, 21,755.03 and 12,292.06 is: 18,413.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,522.80 : 21,755.03 = 12,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,522.80/21,755.03 = 12,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,522.80x = 21,755.03 × 12,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,522.80x = 267,414,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,414,134.06/14,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.40

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