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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.36, 22,106.07 and 12,134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.36, 22,106.07 and 12,134.83 is: 18,202.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.36 : 22,106.07 = 12,134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.36/22,106.07 = 12,134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.36x = 22,106.07 × 12,134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.36x = 268,253,401.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,253,401.42/14,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.27

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