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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,735.86, 22,103.82 and 12,133.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,735.86, 22,103.82 and 12,133.33 is: 18,200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,735.86 : 22,103.82 = 12,133.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,735.86/22,103.82 = 12,133.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,735.86x = 22,103.82 × 12,133.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,735.86x = 268,192,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,192,887.06/14,735.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,200.02

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