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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.94, 19,820.43 and 12,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.94, 19,820.43 and 12,002.22 is: 16,565.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.94 : 19,820.43 = 12,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.94/19,820.43 = 12,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.94x = 19,820.43 × 12,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.94x = 237,889,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,889,161.35/14,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,565.01

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