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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,816.20, 22,224.30 and 12,512.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,816.20, 22,224.30 and 12,512.20 is: 18,768.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,816.20 : 22,224.30 = 12,512.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,816.20/22,224.30 = 12,512.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,816.20x = 22,224.30 × 12,512.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,816.20x = 278,074,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,074,886.46/14,816.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,768.30

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