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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,865.16, 22,301.84 and 12,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,865.16, 22,301.84 and 12,084.92 is: 18,130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,865.16 : 22,301.84 = 12,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,865.16/22,301.84 = 12,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,865.16x = 22,301.84 × 12,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,865.16x = 269,515,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,515,952.25/14,865.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.71

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