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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.41, 22,054.30 and 12,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.41, 22,054.30 and 12,221.54 is: 18,330.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.41 : 22,054.30 = 12,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.41/22,054.30 = 12,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.41x = 22,054.30 × 12,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.41x = 269,537,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,537,451.50/14,704.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,330.38

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