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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.28, 22,140.60 and 12,159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.28, 22,140.60 and 12,159.76 is: 18,236.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.28 : 22,140.60 = 12,159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.28/22,140.60 = 12,159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.28x = 22,140.60 × 12,159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.28x = 269,224,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,224,382.26/14,763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.08

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