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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.08, 22,329.30 and 12,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.08, 22,329.30 and 12,693.80 is: 19,060.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.08 : 22,329.30 = 12,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.08/22,329.30 = 12,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.08x = 22,329.30 × 12,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.08x = 283,443,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,443,668.34/14,871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,060.06

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