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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.10, 22,304.36 and 12,297.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.10, 22,304.36 and 12,297.02 is: 18,453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.10 : 22,304.36 = 12,297.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.10/22,304.36 = 12,297.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.10x = 22,304.36 × 12,297.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.10x = 274,277,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,277,080.23/14,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.56

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