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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.22, 22,112.73 and 12,133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.22, 22,112.73 and 12,133.82 is: 18,180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.22 : 22,112.73 = 12,133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.22/22,112.73 = 12,133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.22x = 22,112.73 × 12,133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.22x = 268,311,940.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,311,940.81/14,758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.51

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