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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.52, 22,066.71 and 12,104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.52, 22,066.71 and 12,104.36 is: 18,239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.52 : 22,066.71 = 12,104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.52/22,066.71 = 12,104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.52x = 22,066.71 × 12,104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.52x = 267,103,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,103,401.86/14,644.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,239.14

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