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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.35, 22,112.19 and 12,555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.35, 22,112.19 and 12,555.39 is: 18,815.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.35 : 22,112.19 = 12,555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.35/22,112.19 = 12,555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.35x = 22,112.19 × 12,555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.35x = 277,627,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,627,169.20/14,755.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.36

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