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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.04, 22,435.89 and 12,750.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.04, 22,435.89 and 12,750.88 is: 19,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.04 : 22,435.89 = 12,750.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.04/22,435.89 = 12,750.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.04x = 22,435.89 × 12,750.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.04x = 286,077,341.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,077,341.08/14,967.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,113.82

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