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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.28, 22,134.18 and 12,673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.28, 22,134.18 and 12,673.56 is: 18,994.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.28 : 22,134.18 = 12,673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.28/22,134.18 = 12,673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.28x = 22,134.18 × 12,673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.28x = 280,518,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,518,858.28/14,768.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,994.69

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