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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,437.26, 21,663.08 and 8,108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,437.26, 21,663.08 and 8,108.22 is: 12,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,437.26 : 21,663.08 = 8,108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,437.26/21,663.08 = 8,108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,437.26x = 21,663.08 × 8,108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,437.26x = 175,648,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,648,869.66/14,437.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,166.36

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