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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,972.04, 22,443.39 and 12,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,972.04, 22,443.39 and 12,755.88 is: 19,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,972.04 : 22,443.39 = 12,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,972.04/22,443.39 = 12,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,972.04x = 22,443.39 × 12,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,972.04x = 286,285,189.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,285,189.63/14,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,121.32

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