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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,618.06, 21,902.07 and 12,293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,618.06, 21,902.07 and 12,293.09 is: 18,418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,618.06 : 21,902.07 = 12,293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,618.06/21,902.07 = 12,293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,618.06x = 21,902.07 × 12,293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,618.06x = 269,244,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,244,117.70/14,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.59

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