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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.48, 22,312.67 and 12,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.48, 22,312.67 and 12,251.12 is: 18,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.48 : 22,312.67 = 12,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.48/22,312.67 = 12,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.48x = 22,312.67 × 12,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.48x = 273,355,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,355,024.87/14,883.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.34

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