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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.66, 22,317.63 and 12,095.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.66, 22,317.63 and 12,095.47 is: 18,146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.66 : 22,317.63 = 12,095.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.66/22,317.63 = 12,095.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.66x = 22,317.63 × 12,095.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.66x = 269,942,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,942,224.14/14,875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,146.57

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