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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.73, 22,060.76 and 12,225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.73, 22,060.76 and 12,225.86 is: 18,336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.73 : 22,060.76 = 12,225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.73/22,060.76 = 12,225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.73x = 22,060.76 × 12,225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.73x = 269,711,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,711,591.82/14,708.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.84

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