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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,937.71, 22,345.01 and 12,275.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,937.71, 22,345.01 and 12,275.24 is: 18,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,937.71 : 22,345.01 = 12,275.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,937.71/22,345.01 = 12,275.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,937.71x = 22,345.01 × 12,275.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,937.71x = 274,290,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,290,299.18/14,937.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.27

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