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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,964.24, 22,384.68 and 12,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,964.24, 22,384.68 and 12,301.74 is: 18,401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,964.24 : 22,384.68 = 12,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,964.24/22,384.68 = 12,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,964.24x = 22,384.68 × 12,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,964.24x = 275,370,513.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,370,513.34/14,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,401.90

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