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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,677.92, 22,016.88 and 12,075.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,677.92, 22,016.88 and 12,075.39 is: 18,113.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,677.92 : 22,016.88 = 12,075.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,677.92/22,016.88 = 12,075.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,677.92x = 22,016.88 × 12,075.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,677.92x = 265,862,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,862,412.58/14,677.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,113.09

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