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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,569.50, 21,822.24 and 12,042.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,569.50, 21,822.24 and 12,042.09 is: 18,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,569.50 : 21,822.24 = 12,042.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,569.50/21,822.24 = 12,042.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,569.50x = 21,822.24 × 12,042.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,569.50x = 262,785,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,785,378.08/14,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,036.68

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