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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.68, 22,026.84 and 12,252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.68, 22,026.84 and 12,252.24 is: 18,356.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.68 : 22,026.84 = 12,252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.68/22,026.84 = 12,252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.68x = 22,026.84 × 12,252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.68x = 269,878,130.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,878,130.12/14,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.96

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