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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.68, 22,106.52 and 12,135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.68, 22,106.52 and 12,135.14 is: 18,202.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.68 : 22,106.52 = 12,135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.68/22,106.52 = 12,135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.68x = 22,106.52 × 12,135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.68x = 268,265,715.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,265,715.11/14,737.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.71

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