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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.04, 22,431.39 and 12,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.04, 22,431.39 and 12,747.88 is: 19,109.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.04 : 22,431.39 = 12,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.04/22,431.39 = 12,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.04x = 22,431.39 × 12,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.04x = 285,952,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,952,667.95/14,964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,109.32

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