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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,963.10, 22,444.65 and 12,047.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,963.10, 22,444.65 and 12,047.10 is: 18,070.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,963.10 : 22,444.65 = 12,047.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,963.10/22,444.65 = 12,047.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,963.10x = 22,444.65 × 12,047.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,963.10x = 270,392,943.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,392,943.02/14,963.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,070.65

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