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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.24, 22,127.28 and 12,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.24, 22,127.28 and 12,211.24 is: 18,289.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.24 : 22,127.28 = 12,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.24/22,127.28 = 12,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.24x = 22,127.28 × 12,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.24x = 270,201,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,201,501.35/14,773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.93

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