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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,655.22, 21,973.57 and 8,085.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,655.22, 21,973.57 and 8,085.98 is: 12,123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,655.22 : 21,973.57 = 8,085.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,655.22/21,973.57 = 8,085.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,655.22x = 21,973.57 × 8,085.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,655.22x = 177,677,847.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,677,847.55/14,655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.86

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