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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.29, 22,437.77 and 12,752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.29, 22,437.77 and 12,752.13 is: 19,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.29 : 22,437.77 = 12,752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.29/22,437.77 = 12,752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.29x = 22,437.77 × 12,752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.29x = 286,129,296.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,129,296.19/14,968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,115.70

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