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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.20, 22,233.30 and 12,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.20, 22,233.30 and 12,518.20 is: 18,777.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.20 : 22,233.30 = 12,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.20/22,233.30 = 12,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.20x = 22,233.30 × 12,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.20x = 278,320,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,320,896.06/14,822.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,777.30

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