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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,740.92, 22,126.77 and 12,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,740.92, 22,126.77 and 12,997.26 is: 19,509.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,740.92 : 22,126.77 = 12,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,740.92/22,126.77 = 12,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,740.92x = 22,126.77 × 12,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,740.92x = 287,587,382.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,587,382.65/14,740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,509.46

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