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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.67, 22,031.52 and 12,085.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.67, 22,031.52 and 12,085.14 is: 18,127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.67 : 22,031.52 = 12,085.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.67/22,031.52 = 12,085.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.67x = 22,031.52 × 12,085.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.67x = 266,254,003.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,254,003.61/14,687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,127.72

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