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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,841.32, 22,244.66 and 12,072.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,841.32, 22,244.66 and 12,072.96 is: 18,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,841.32 : 22,244.66 = 12,072.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,841.32/22,244.66 = 12,072.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,841.32x = 22,244.66 × 12,072.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,841.32x = 268,558,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,558,890.39/14,841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.35

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