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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,736.81, 22,105.20 and 12,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,736.81, 22,105.20 and 12,134.28 is: 18,201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,736.81 : 22,105.20 = 12,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,736.81/22,105.20 = 12,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,736.81x = 22,105.20 × 12,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,736.81x = 268,230,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,230,686.26/14,736.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,201.41

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