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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,880.88, 22,324.02 and 12,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,880.88, 22,324.02 and 12,131.68 is: 18,199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,880.88 : 22,324.02 = 12,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,880.88/22,324.02 = 12,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,880.88x = 22,324.02 × 12,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,880.88x = 270,827,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,827,866.95/14,880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,199.72

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