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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.39, 22,352.76 and 12,361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.39, 22,352.76 and 12,361.95 is: 18,514.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.39 : 22,352.76 = 12,361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.39/22,352.76 = 12,361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.39x = 22,352.76 × 12,361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.39x = 276,323,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,323,701.48/14,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,514.91

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