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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.48, 22,081.34 and 12,971.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.48, 22,081.34 and 12,971.47 is: 19,426.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.48 : 22,081.34 = 12,971.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.48/22,081.34 = 12,971.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.48x = 22,081.34 × 12,971.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.48x = 286,427,439.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,427,439.37/14,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,426.08

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