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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.26, 22,314.12 and 12,125.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.26, 22,314.12 and 12,125.02 is: 18,189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.26 : 22,314.12 = 12,125.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.26/22,314.12 = 12,125.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.26x = 22,314.12 × 12,125.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.26x = 270,559,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,559,151.28/14,874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,189.76

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