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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,965.04, 22,432.89 and 12,748.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,965.04, 22,432.89 and 12,748.88 is: 19,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,965.04 : 22,432.89 = 12,748.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,965.04/22,432.89 = 12,748.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,965.04x = 22,432.89 × 12,748.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,965.04x = 285,994,222.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,994,222.66/14,965.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,110.82

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