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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.97, 22,034.52 and 12,418.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.97, 22,034.52 and 12,418.02 is: 18,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.97 : 22,034.52 = 12,418.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.97/22,034.52 = 12,418.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.97x = 22,034.52 × 12,418.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.97x = 273,625,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,625,175.96/14,730.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,574.83

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