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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,823.62, 22,203.72 and 12,000.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,823.62, 22,203.72 and 12,000.26 is: 17,974.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,823.62 : 22,203.72 = 12,000.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,823.62/22,203.72 = 12,000.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,823.62x = 22,203.72 × 12,000.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,823.62x = 266,450,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,450,352.97/14,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,974.72

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