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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.44, 22,020.12 and 12,495.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.44, 22,020.12 and 12,495.12 is: 18,723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.44 : 22,020.12 = 12,495.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.44/22,020.12 = 12,495.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.44x = 22,020.12 × 12,495.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.44x = 275,144,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,144,041.81/14,695.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,723.09

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