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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.17, 22,093.76 and 12,126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.17, 22,093.76 and 12,126.64 is: 18,189.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.17 : 22,093.76 = 12,126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.17/22,093.76 = 12,126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.17x = 22,093.76 × 12,126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.17x = 267,923,013.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,923,013.13/14,729.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.96

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