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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.64, 22,104.96 and 12,134.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.64, 22,104.96 and 12,134.11 is: 18,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.64 : 22,104.96 = 12,134.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.64/22,104.96 = 12,134.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.64x = 22,104.96 × 12,134.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.64x = 268,224,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,224,016.19/14,736.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.17

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