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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.14, 22,095.21 and 12,127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.14, 22,095.21 and 12,127.61 is: 18,191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.14 : 22,095.21 = 12,127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.14/22,095.21 = 12,127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.14x = 22,095.21 × 12,127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.14x = 267,962,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,962,062.13/14,730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.41

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