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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.30, 21,996.45 and 12,158.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.30, 21,996.45 and 12,158.70 is: 18,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.30 : 21,996.45 = 12,158.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.30/21,996.45 = 12,158.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.30x = 21,996.45 × 12,158.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.30x = 267,448,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,448,236.62/14,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.05

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