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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.16, 22,312.32 and 12,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.16, 22,312.32 and 12,091.94 is: 18,141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.16 : 22,312.32 = 12,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.16/22,312.32 = 12,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.16x = 22,312.32 × 12,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.16x = 269,799,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,799,234.70/14,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,141.23

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