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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,933.46, 22,338.62 and 12,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,933.46, 22,338.62 and 12,271 is: 18,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,933.46 : 22,338.62 = 12,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,933.46/22,338.62 = 12,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,933.46x = 22,338.62 × 12,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,933.46x = 274,117,206.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,117,206.02/14,933.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.91

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