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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,912.84, 22,371.96 and 12,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,912.84, 22,371.96 and 12,163.88 is: 18,248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,912.84 : 22,371.96 = 12,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,912.84/22,371.96 = 12,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,912.84x = 22,371.96 × 12,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,912.84x = 272,129,836.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,129,836.80/14,912.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,248.02

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