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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.74, 22,062.26 and 12,226.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.74, 22,062.26 and 12,226.86 is: 18,338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.74 : 22,062.26 = 12,226.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.74/22,062.26 = 12,226.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.74x = 22,062.26 × 12,226.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.74x = 269,752,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,752,164.30/14,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,338.34

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