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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,970.29, 22,440.76 and 12,754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,970.29, 22,440.76 and 12,754.13 is: 19,118.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,970.29 : 22,440.76 = 12,754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,970.29/22,440.76 = 12,754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,970.29x = 22,440.76 × 12,754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,970.29x = 286,212,370.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,212,370.34/14,970.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,118.69

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