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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.91, 22,298.26 and 12,224.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.91, 22,298.26 and 12,224.09 is: 18,418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.91 : 22,298.26 = 12,224.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.91/22,298.26 = 12,224.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.91x = 22,298.26 × 12,224.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.91x = 272,576,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,576,019.57/14,798.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,418.66

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