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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,783.04, 22,181.28 and 12,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,783.04, 22,181.28 and 12,848.64 is: 19,278.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,783.04 : 22,181.28 = 12,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,783.04/22,181.28 = 12,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,783.04x = 22,181.28 × 12,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,783.04x = 284,999,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,999,281.46/14,783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,278.80

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