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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,864.47, 22,300.82 and 12,117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,864.47, 22,300.82 and 12,117.05 is: 18,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,864.47 : 22,300.82 = 12,117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,864.47/22,300.82 = 12,117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,864.47x = 22,300.82 × 12,117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,864.47x = 270,220,107.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,220,107.96/14,864.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,178.93

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