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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,851.34, 22,277.01 and 12,775.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,851.34, 22,277.01 and 12,775.40 is: 19,163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,851.34 : 22,277.01 = 12,775.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,851.34/22,277.01 = 12,775.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,851.34x = 22,277.01 × 12,775.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,851.34x = 284,597,713.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,597,713.55/14,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,163.10

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