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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.38, 22,233.69 and 12,071.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.38, 22,233.69 and 12,071.43 is: 18,108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.38 : 22,233.69 = 12,071.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.38/22,233.69 = 12,071.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.38x = 22,233.69 × 12,071.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.38x = 268,392,432.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,392,432.48/14,821.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,108.46

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