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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.28, 21,970.85 and 8,091.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.28, 21,970.85 and 8,091.17 is: 12,116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.28 : 21,970.85 = 8,091.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.28/21,970.85 = 8,091.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.28x = 21,970.85 × 8,091.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.28x = 177,769,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,769,792.77/14,672.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,116.03

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