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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.02, 22,131.64 and 12,155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.02, 22,131.64 and 12,155.10 is: 18,214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.02 : 22,131.64 = 12,155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.02/22,131.64 = 12,155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.02x = 22,131.64 × 12,155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.02x = 269,012,229.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,012,229.56/14,769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.63

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