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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,906.88, 22,331.16 and 12,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,906.88, 22,331.16 and 12,278.16 is: 18,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,906.88 : 22,331.16 = 12,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,906.88/22,331.16 = 12,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,906.88x = 22,331.16 × 12,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,906.88x = 274,185,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,185,555.47/14,906.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,393.22

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