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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.73, 22,056.26 and 12,222.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.73, 22,056.26 and 12,222.86 is: 18,332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.73 : 22,056.26 = 12,222.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.73/22,056.26 = 12,222.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.73x = 22,056.26 × 12,222.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.73x = 269,590,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,590,498.38/14,705.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.34

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