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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,948.88, 22,424.94 and 12,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,948.88, 22,424.94 and 12,198.96 is: 18,299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,948.88 : 22,424.94 = 12,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,948.88/22,424.94 = 12,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,948.88x = 22,424.94 × 12,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,948.88x = 273,560,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,560,946.06/14,948.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.76

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