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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,732.92, 22,127.72 and 12,629.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,732.92, 22,127.72 and 12,629.35 is: 18,968.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,732.92 : 22,127.72 = 12,629.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,732.92/22,127.72 = 12,629.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,732.92x = 22,127.72 × 12,629.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,732.92x = 279,458,720.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,458,720.58/14,732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,968.32

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