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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.08, 22,179.42 and 12,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.08, 22,179.42 and 12,933.60 is: 19,378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.08 : 22,179.42 = 12,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.08/22,179.42 = 12,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.08x = 22,179.42 × 12,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.08x = 286,859,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,859,746.51/14,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.38

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