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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.92, 22,100.88 and 12,131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.92, 22,100.88 and 12,131.39 is: 18,197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.92 : 22,100.88 = 12,131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.92/22,100.88 = 12,131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.92x = 22,100.88 × 12,131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.92x = 268,114,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,114,394.62/14,733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.09

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