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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.30, 22,251.20 and 12,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.30, 22,251.20 and 12,083.06 is: 18,126.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.30 : 22,251.20 = 12,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.30/22,251.20 = 12,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.30x = 22,251.20 × 12,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.30x = 268,862,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,862,579.88/14,832.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,126.83

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