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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,727.98, 22,091.97 and 12,125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,727.98, 22,091.97 and 12,125.45 is: 18,188.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,727.98 : 22,091.97 = 12,125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,727.98/22,091.97 = 12,125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,727.98x = 22,091.97 × 12,125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,727.98x = 267,875,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,875,178.34/14,727.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,188.18

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