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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.23, 22,063.01 and 12,227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.23, 22,063.01 and 12,227.36 is: 18,339.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.23 : 22,063.01 = 12,227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.23/22,063.01 = 12,227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.23x = 22,063.01 × 12,227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.23x = 269,772,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,772,194.50/14,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,339.09

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