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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,790.03, 22,056.76 and 12,612.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,790.03, 22,056.76 and 12,612.75 is: 18,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,790.03 : 22,056.76 = 12,612.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,790.03/22,056.76 = 12,612.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,790.03x = 22,056.76 × 12,612.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,790.03x = 278,196,368.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,196,368.16/14,790.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.72

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