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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,706.80, 22,027.80 and 12,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,706.80, 22,027.80 and 12,762.80 is: 19,116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,706.80 : 22,027.80 = 12,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,706.80/22,027.80 = 12,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,706.80x = 22,027.80 × 12,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,706.80x = 281,136,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,136,405.84/14,706.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.08

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