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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,976.09, 22,432.14 and 12,152.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,976.09, 22,432.14 and 12,152.43 is: 18,202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,976.09 : 22,432.14 = 12,152.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,976.09/22,432.14 = 12,152.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,976.09x = 22,432.14 × 12,152.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,976.09x = 272,605,011.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,605,011.10/14,976.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.68

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