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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,836.82, 22,237.92 and 12,068.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,836.82, 22,237.92 and 12,068.45 is: 18,088.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,836.82 : 22,237.92 = 12,068.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,836.82/22,237.92 = 12,068.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,836.82x = 22,237.92 × 12,068.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,836.82x = 268,377,225.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,377,225.62/14,836.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,088.59

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