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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,775.98, 22,164.05 and 12,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,775.98, 22,164.05 and 12,168.32 is: 18,252.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,775.98 : 22,164.05 = 12,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,775.98/22,164.05 = 12,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,775.98x = 22,164.05 × 12,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,775.98x = 269,699,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,699,172.50/14,775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,252.55

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