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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,881.34, 22,326.17 and 12,133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,881.34, 22,326.17 and 12,133.96 is: 18,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,881.34 : 22,326.17 = 12,133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,881.34/22,326.17 = 12,133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,881.34x = 22,326.17 × 12,133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,881.34x = 270,904,737.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,904,737.25/14,881.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.32

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