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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,696.30, 22,012.05 and 12,752.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,696.30, 22,012.05 and 12,752.30 is: 19,100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,696.30 : 22,012.05 = 12,752.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,696.30/22,012.05 = 12,752.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,696.30x = 22,012.05 × 12,752.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,696.30x = 280,704,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,704,265.22/14,696.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,100.34

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