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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.23, 22,058.51 and 12,224.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.23, 22,058.51 and 12,224.36 is: 18,334.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.23 : 22,058.51 = 12,224.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.23/22,058.51 = 12,224.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.23x = 22,058.51 × 12,224.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.23x = 269,650,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,650,995.89/14,707.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.59

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