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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,837.82, 22,239.42 and 12,069.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,837.82, 22,239.42 and 12,069.45 is: 18,090.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,837.82 : 22,239.42 = 12,069.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,837.82/22,239.42 = 12,069.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,837.82x = 22,239.42 × 12,069.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,837.82x = 268,417,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,417,567.72/14,837.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.09

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