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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,745.30, 22,085.55 and 12,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,745.30, 22,085.55 and 12,801.30 is: 19,173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,745.30 : 22,085.55 = 12,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,745.30/22,085.55 = 12,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,745.30x = 22,085.55 × 12,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,745.30x = 282,723,751.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,723,751.22/14,745.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,173.82

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