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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,708.80, 22,063.20 and 12,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,708.80, 22,063.20 and 12,116.80 is: 18,175.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,708.80 : 22,063.20 = 12,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,708.80/22,063.20 = 12,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,708.80x = 22,063.20 × 12,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,708.80x = 267,335,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,335,381.76/14,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.20

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