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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.16, 22,307.82 and 12,088.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.16, 22,307.82 and 12,088.94 is: 18,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.16 : 22,307.82 = 12,088.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.16/22,307.82 = 12,088.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.16x = 22,307.82 × 12,088.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.16x = 269,677,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,677,897.51/14,869.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,136.73

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