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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,838.32, 22,240.16 and 12,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,838.32, 22,240.16 and 12,069.96 is: 18,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,838.32 : 22,240.16 = 12,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,838.32/22,240.16 = 12,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,838.32x = 22,240.16 × 12,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,838.32x = 268,437,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,437,841.59/14,838.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,090.85

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