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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,720.44, 22,050.59 and 12,247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,720.44, 22,050.59 and 12,247.31 is: 18,345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,720.44 : 22,050.59 = 12,247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,720.44/22,050.59 = 12,247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,720.44x = 22,050.59 × 12,247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,720.44x = 270,060,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,060,239.92/14,720.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,345.94

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