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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.74, 22,367.28 and 12,161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.74, 22,367.28 and 12,161.34 is: 18,245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.74 : 22,367.28 = 12,161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.74/22,367.28 = 12,161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.74x = 22,367.28 × 12,161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.74x = 272,016,096.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,016,096.96/14,908.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.41

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