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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,759.70, 22,139.55 and 12,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,759.70, 22,139.55 and 12,815.70 is: 19,223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,759.70 : 22,139.55 = 12,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,759.70/22,139.55 = 12,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,759.70x = 22,139.55 × 12,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,759.70x = 283,733,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,733,830.94/14,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.55

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