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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.28, 22,060.11 and 12,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.28, 22,060.11 and 12,615 is: 18,813.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.28 : 22,060.11 = 12,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.28/22,060.11 = 12,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.28x = 22,060.11 × 12,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.28x = 278,288,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,288,287.65/14,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,813.08

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