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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.54, 22,438.14 and 12,752.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.54, 22,438.14 and 12,752.38 is: 19,116.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.54 : 22,438.14 = 12,752.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.54/22,438.14 = 12,752.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.54x = 22,438.14 × 12,752.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.54x = 286,139,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,139,687.77/14,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.07

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