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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.30, 22,058.55 and 12,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.30, 22,058.55 and 12,783.30 is: 19,146.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.30 : 22,058.55 = 12,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.30/22,058.55 = 12,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.30x = 22,058.55 × 12,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.30x = 281,981,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,981,062.22/14,727.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,146.83

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