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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.69, 22,091.67 and 12,122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.69, 22,091.67 and 12,122.73 is: 18,184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.69 : 22,091.67 = 12,122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.69/22,091.67 = 12,122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.69x = 22,091.67 × 12,122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.69x = 267,811,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,811,350.66/14,727.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.21

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