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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,849.28, 22,261.68 and 12,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,849.28, 22,261.68 and 12,069 is: 18,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,849.28 : 22,261.68 = 12,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,849.28/22,261.68 = 12,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,849.28x = 22,261.68 × 12,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,849.28x = 268,676,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,676,215.92/14,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,093.55

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