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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,937.48, 22,344.62 and 12,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,937.48, 22,344.62 and 12,275 is: 18,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,937.48 : 22,344.62 = 12,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,937.48/22,344.62 = 12,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,937.48x = 22,344.62 × 12,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,937.48x = 274,280,210.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,280,210.50/14,937.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.88

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