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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.48, 22,008.66 and 12,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.48, 22,008.66 and 12,230.20 is: 18,316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.48 : 22,008.66 = 12,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.48/22,008.66 = 12,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.48x = 22,008.66 × 12,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.48x = 269,170,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,170,313.53/14,695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.54

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