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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.18, 22,030.78 and 12,084.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.18, 22,030.78 and 12,084.64 is: 18,126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.18 : 22,030.78 = 12,084.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.18/22,030.78 = 12,084.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.18x = 22,030.78 × 12,084.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.18x = 266,234,045.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,234,045.22/14,687.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.97

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