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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.80, 22,045.80 and 12,774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.80, 22,045.80 and 12,774.80 is: 19,134.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.80 : 22,045.80 = 12,774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.80/22,045.80 = 12,774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.80x = 22,045.80 × 12,774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.80x = 281,630,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,630,685.84/14,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,134.08

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