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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.98, 22,055.14 and 12,222.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.98, 22,055.14 and 12,222.11 is: 18,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.98 : 22,055.14 = 12,222.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.98/22,055.14 = 12,222.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.98x = 22,055.14 × 12,222.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.98x = 269,560,224.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,560,224.75/14,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.22

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