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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.67, 22,100.51 and 12,131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.67, 22,100.51 and 12,131.14 is: 18,196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.67 : 22,100.51 = 12,131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.67/22,100.51 = 12,131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.67x = 22,100.51 × 12,131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.67x = 268,104,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,104,380.88/14,733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.71

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