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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.68, 22,329.64 and 12,103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.68, 22,329.64 and 12,103.48 is: 18,158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.68 : 22,329.64 = 12,103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.68/22,329.64 = 12,103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.68x = 22,329.64 × 12,103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.68x = 270,266,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,266,351.15/14,883.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,158.57

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