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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,896.57, 22,349.13 and 12,149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,896.57, 22,349.13 and 12,149.23 is: 18,227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,896.57 : 22,349.13 = 12,149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,896.57/22,349.13 = 12,149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,896.57x = 22,349.13 × 12,149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,896.57x = 271,524,720.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,524,720.67/14,896.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.33

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