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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.04, 22,356.36 and 12,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.04, 22,356.36 and 12,010.20 is: 18,024.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.04 : 22,356.36 = 12,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.04/22,356.36 = 12,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.04x = 22,356.36 × 12,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.04x = 268,504,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,504,354.87/14,897.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.01

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