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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,702.68, 22,002.84 and 12,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,702.68, 22,002.84 and 12,039.40 is: 18,017.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,702.68 : 22,002.84 = 12,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,702.68/22,002.84 = 12,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,702.68x = 22,002.84 × 12,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,702.68x = 264,900,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,900,991.90/14,702.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,017.19

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