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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,730.39, 22,095.58 and 12,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,730.39, 22,095.58 and 12,127.86 is: 18,191.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,730.39 : 22,095.58 = 12,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,730.39/22,095.58 = 12,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,730.39x = 22,095.58 × 12,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,730.39x = 267,972,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,972,100.86/14,730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,191.79

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