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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.17, 22,101.26 and 12,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.17, 22,101.26 and 12,131.64 is: 18,197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.17 : 22,101.26 = 12,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.17/22,101.26 = 12,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.17x = 22,101.26 × 12,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.17x = 268,124,469.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,124,469.21/14,734.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,197.46

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