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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,779.59, 22,154.40 and 12,621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,779.59, 22,154.40 and 12,621.75 is: 18,919.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,779.59 : 22,154.40 = 12,621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,779.59/22,154.40 = 12,621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,779.59x = 22,154.40 × 12,621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,779.59x = 279,627,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,627,298.20/14,779.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,919.83

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