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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,728.58, 22,092.87 and 12,126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,728.58, 22,092.87 and 12,126.05 is: 18,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,728.58 : 22,092.87 = 12,126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,728.58/22,092.87 = 12,126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,728.58x = 22,092.87 × 12,126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,728.58x = 267,899,102.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,899,102.79/14,728.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.07

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