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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.70, 22,033.80 and 12,087.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.70, 22,033.80 and 12,087.30 is: 18,103.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.70 : 22,033.80 = 12,087.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.70/22,033.80 = 12,087.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.70x = 22,033.80 × 12,087.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.70x = 266,329,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,329,150.74/14,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.22

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