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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.36, 22,098.48 and 12,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.36, 22,098.48 and 12,172.84 is: 18,227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.36 : 22,098.48 = 12,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.36/22,098.48 = 12,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.36x = 22,098.48 × 12,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.36x = 269,001,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,001,261.28/14,758.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.04

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