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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.79, 22,438.52 and 12,752.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.79, 22,438.52 and 12,752.63 is: 19,116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.79 : 22,438.52 = 12,752.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.79/22,438.52 = 12,752.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.79x = 22,438.52 × 12,752.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.79x = 286,150,079.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,150,079.54/14,968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,116.45

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