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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,850.34, 22,275.51 and 12,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,850.34, 22,275.51 and 12,774.40 is: 19,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,850.34 : 22,275.51 = 12,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,850.34/22,275.51 = 12,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,850.34x = 22,275.51 × 12,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,850.34x = 284,556,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,556,140.03/14,850.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,161.59

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