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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.05, 22,093.57 and 12,126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.05, 22,093.57 and 12,126.52 is: 18,189.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.05 : 22,093.57 = 12,126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.05/22,093.57 = 12,126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.05x = 22,093.57 × 12,126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.05x = 267,917,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,917,977.69/14,729.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.77

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