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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,938.71, 22,346.50 and 12,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,938.71, 22,346.50 and 12,276.24 is: 18,363.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,938.71 : 22,346.50 = 12,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,938.71/22,346.50 = 12,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,938.71x = 22,346.50 × 12,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,938.71x = 274,330,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,330,997.16/14,938.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,363.77

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