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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.40, 22,013.10 and 8,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.40, 22,013.10 and 8,114.40 is: 12,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.40 : 22,013.10 = 8,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.40/22,013.10 = 8,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.40x = 22,013.10 × 8,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.40x = 178,623,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,623,098.64/14,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,171.60

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