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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.23, 22,336.49 and 12,140.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.23, 22,336.49 and 12,140.84 is: 18,214.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.23 : 22,336.49 = 12,140.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.23/22,336.49 = 12,140.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.23x = 22,336.49 × 12,140.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.23x = 271,183,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,183,751.25/14,888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.64

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