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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,817.30, 22,193.55 and 12,873.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,817.30, 22,193.55 and 12,873.30 is: 19,281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,817.30 : 22,193.55 = 12,873.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,817.30/22,193.55 = 12,873.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,817.30x = 22,193.55 × 12,873.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,817.30x = 285,704,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,704,227.22/14,817.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,281.80

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