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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,762.27, 22,045.55 and 12,973.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,762.27, 22,045.55 and 12,973.79 is: 19,374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,762.27 : 22,045.55 = 12,973.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,762.27/22,045.55 = 12,973.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,762.27x = 22,045.55 × 12,973.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,762.27x = 286,014,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,014,161.04/14,762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.68

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