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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.38, 22,454.25 and 12,218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.38, 22,454.25 and 12,218.46 is: 18,329.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.38 : 22,454.25 = 12,218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.38/22,454.25 = 12,218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.38x = 22,454.25 × 12,218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.38x = 274,356,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,356,355.46/14,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.06

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