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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.68, 22,031.34 and 12,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.68, 22,031.34 and 12,255.24 is: 18,361.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.68 : 22,031.34 = 12,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.68/22,031.34 = 12,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.68x = 22,031.34 × 12,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.68x = 269,999,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,999,359.22/14,704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.46

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