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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.16, 22,304.82 and 12,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.16, 22,304.82 and 12,086.94 is: 18,133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.16 : 22,304.82 = 12,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.16/22,304.82 = 12,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.16x = 22,304.82 × 12,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.16x = 269,597,021.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,597,021.05/14,867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,133.73

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