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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,661.48, 22,001.22 and 12,226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,661.48, 22,001.22 and 12,226.44 is: 18,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,661.48 : 22,001.22 = 12,226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,661.48/22,001.22 = 12,226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,661.48x = 22,001.22 × 12,226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,661.48x = 268,996,596.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,996,596.26/14,661.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,347.17

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