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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.64, 22,101.96 and 12,132.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.64, 22,101.96 and 12,132.11 is: 18,198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.64 : 22,101.96 = 12,132.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.64/22,101.96 = 12,132.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.64x = 22,101.96 × 12,132.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.64x = 268,143,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,143,299.43/14,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.16

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