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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,716.69, 22,044.96 and 12,243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,716.69, 22,044.96 and 12,243.56 is: 18,340.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,716.69 : 22,044.96 = 12,243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,716.69/22,044.96 = 12,243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,716.69x = 22,044.96 × 12,243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,716.69x = 269,908,680.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,908,680.23/14,716.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,340.31

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