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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.42, 22,126.97 and 12,628.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.42, 22,126.97 and 12,628.85 is: 18,967.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.42 : 22,126.97 = 12,628.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.42/22,126.97 = 12,628.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.42x = 22,126.97 × 12,628.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.42x = 279,438,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,438,185.08/14,732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,967.57

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