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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.90, 22,371.48 and 12,374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.90, 22,371.48 and 12,374.48 is: 18,533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.90 : 22,371.48 = 12,374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.90/22,371.48 = 12,374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.90x = 22,371.48 × 12,374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.90x = 276,835,431.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,835,431.83/14,936.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.66

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