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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.10, 22,370.55 and 12,715.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.10, 22,370.55 and 12,715.30 is: 19,085.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.10 : 22,370.55 = 12,715.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.10/22,370.55 = 12,715.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.10x = 22,370.55 × 12,715.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.10x = 284,448,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,448,254.42/14,904.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,085.24

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