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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,935.48, 22,341.62 and 12,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,935.48, 22,341.62 and 12,273 is: 18,358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,935.48 : 22,341.62 = 12,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,935.48/22,341.62 = 12,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,935.48x = 22,341.62 × 12,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,935.48x = 274,198,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,198,702.26/14,935.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.88

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