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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,800.98, 22,205.25 and 12,172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,800.98, 22,205.25 and 12,172.80 is: 18,262.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,800.98 : 22,205.25 = 12,172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,800.98/22,205.25 = 12,172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,800.98x = 22,205.25 × 12,172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,800.98x = 270,300,067.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,300,067.20/14,800.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.31

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