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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,858.13, 22,291.35 and 12,077.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,858.13, 22,291.35 and 12,077.94 is: 18,120.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,858.13 : 22,291.35 = 12,077.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,858.13/22,291.35 = 12,077.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,858.13x = 22,291.35 × 12,077.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,858.13x = 269,233,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,233,587.82/14,858.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,120.29

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