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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,749.44, 22,101.12 and 12,549.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,749.44, 22,101.12 and 12,549.12 is: 18,804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,749.44 : 22,101.12 = 12,549.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,749.44/22,101.12 = 12,549.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,749.44x = 22,101.12 × 12,549.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,749.44x = 277,349,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,349,607.01/14,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,804.08

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