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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,715.51, 22,073.27 and 12,107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,715.51, 22,073.27 and 12,107.91 is: 18,161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,715.51 : 22,073.27 = 12,107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,715.51/22,073.27 = 12,107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,715.51x = 22,073.27 × 12,107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,715.51x = 267,261,222.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,261,222.85/14,715.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,161.87

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