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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.22, 21,948.12 and 12,002.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.22, 21,948.12 and 12,002.94 is: 17,962.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.22 : 21,948.12 = 12,002.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.22/21,948.12 = 12,002.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.22x = 21,948.12 × 12,002.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.22x = 263,441,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,441,967.47/14,666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,962.50

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