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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,966.97, 22,454.51 and 12,219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,966.97, 22,454.51 and 12,219.45 is: 18,332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,966.97 : 22,454.51 = 12,219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,966.97/22,454.51 = 12,219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,966.97x = 22,454.51 × 12,219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,966.97x = 274,381,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,381,701.12/14,966.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.48

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