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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,623.30, 21,885.81 and 12,163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,623.30, 21,885.81 and 12,163.06 is: 18,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,623.30 : 21,885.81 = 12,163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,623.30/21,885.81 = 12,163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,623.30x = 21,885.81 × 12,163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,623.30x = 266,198,420.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,198,420.18/14,623.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.72

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