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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.61, 22,104.95 and 12,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.61, 22,104.95 and 12,134.08 is: 18,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.61 : 22,104.95 = 12,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.61/22,104.95 = 12,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.61x = 22,104.95 × 12,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.61x = 268,223,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,223,171.03/14,736.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.14

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