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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,801.18, 22,093.79 and 12,932.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,801.18, 22,093.79 and 12,932.81 is: 19,304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,801.18 : 22,093.79 = 12,932.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,801.18/22,093.79 = 12,932.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,801.18x = 22,093.79 × 12,932.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,801.18x = 285,734,613.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,734,613.12/14,801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.86

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