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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,852.14, 22,282.34 and 12,071.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,852.14, 22,282.34 and 12,071.93 is: 18,111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,852.14 : 22,282.34 = 12,071.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,852.14/22,282.34 = 12,071.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,852.14x = 22,282.34 × 12,071.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,852.14x = 268,990,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,990,676.94/14,852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,111.24

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