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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.21, 22,072.71 and 12,262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.21, 22,072.71 and 12,262.06 is: 18,368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.21 : 22,072.71 = 12,262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.21/22,072.71 = 12,262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.21x = 22,072.71 × 12,262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.21x = 270,656,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,656,784.02/14,735.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,368.03

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