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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.34, 22,329.17 and 12,135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.34, 22,329.17 and 12,135.96 is: 18,207.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.34 : 22,329.17 = 12,135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.34/22,329.17 = 12,135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.34x = 22,329.17 × 12,135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.34x = 270,985,913.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,985,913.95/14,883.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,207.33

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