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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.67, 21,626.85 and 8,194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.67, 21,626.85 and 8,194.92 is: 12,282.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.67 : 21,626.85 = 8,194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.67/21,626.85 = 8,194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.67x = 21,626.85 × 8,194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.67x = 177,230,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,230,305.60/14,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.35

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