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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.88, 22,426.44 and 12,199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.88, 22,426.44 and 12,199.96 is: 18,301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.88 : 22,426.44 = 12,199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.88/22,426.44 = 12,199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.88x = 22,426.44 × 12,199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.88x = 273,601,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,601,670.94/14,949.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.26

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