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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.21, 22,357.71 and 12,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.21, 22,357.71 and 12,283.74 is: 18,374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.21 : 22,357.71 = 12,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.21/22,357.71 = 12,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.21x = 22,357.71 × 12,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.21x = 274,636,296.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,636,296.64/14,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,374.98

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