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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,713.98, 22,074.60 and 12,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,713.98, 22,074.60 and 12,085.92 is: 18,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,713.98 : 22,074.60 = 12,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,713.98/22,074.60 = 12,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,713.98x = 22,074.60 × 12,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,713.98x = 266,791,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,791,849.63/14,713.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,131.86

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