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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.49, 22,135.35 and 12,157.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.49, 22,135.35 and 12,157.57 is: 18,218.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.49 : 22,135.35 = 12,157.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.49/22,135.35 = 12,157.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.49x = 22,135.35 × 12,157.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.49x = 269,112,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,112,067.10/14,771.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,218.34

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