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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.67, 22,102.01 and 12,132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.67, 22,102.01 and 12,132.14 is: 18,198.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.67 : 22,102.01 = 12,132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.67/22,102.01 = 12,132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.67x = 22,102.01 × 12,132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.67x = 268,144,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,144,679.60/14,734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,198.21

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