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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.80, 22,241.74 and 12,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.80, 22,241.74 and 12,041.24 is: 18,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.80 : 22,241.74 = 12,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.80/22,241.74 = 12,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.80x = 22,241.74 × 12,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.80x = 267,818,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,818,129.36/14,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,061.89

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