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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,885.46, 22,266.63 and 12,222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,885.46, 22,266.63 and 12,222.99 is: 18,283.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,885.46 : 22,266.63 = 12,222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,885.46/22,266.63 = 12,222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,885.46x = 22,266.63 × 12,222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,885.46x = 272,164,795.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,164,795.82/14,885.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.94

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