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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.27, 22,294.64 and 12,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.27, 22,294.64 and 12,112.34 is: 18,170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.27 : 22,294.64 = 12,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.27/22,294.64 = 12,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.27x = 22,294.64 × 12,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.27x = 270,040,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,040,178.67/14,861.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,170.73

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