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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.04, 22,444.88 and 12,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.04, 22,444.88 and 12,756.88 is: 19,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.04 : 22,444.88 = 12,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.04/22,444.88 = 12,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.04x = 22,444.88 × 12,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.04x = 286,326,640.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,326,640.77/14,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,122.81

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