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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.16, 22,306.32 and 12,087.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.16, 22,306.32 and 12,087.94 is: 18,135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.16 : 22,306.32 = 12,087.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.16/22,306.32 = 12,087.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.16x = 22,306.32 × 12,087.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.16x = 269,637,457.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,637,457.78/14,868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,135.23

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