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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.98, 22,010.61 and 8,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.98, 22,010.61 and 8,093.26 is: 12,147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.98 : 22,010.61 = 8,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.98/22,010.61 = 8,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.98x = 22,010.61 × 8,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.98x = 178,137,479.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,137,479.44/14,663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.97

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