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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.60, 22,076.10 and 12,787.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.60, 22,076.10 and 12,787.80 is: 19,219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.60 : 22,076.10 = 12,787.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.60/22,076.10 = 12,787.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.60x = 22,076.10 × 12,787.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.60x = 282,304,751.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,304,751.58/14,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.31

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