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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.04, 22,437.38 and 12,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.04, 22,437.38 and 12,751.88 is: 19,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.04 : 22,437.38 = 12,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.04/22,437.38 = 12,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.04x = 22,437.38 × 12,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.04x = 286,118,777.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,118,777.27/14,968.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.31

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