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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.42, 22,043.43 and 8,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.42, 22,043.43 and 8,122.32 is: 12,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.42 : 22,043.43 = 8,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.42/22,043.43 = 8,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.42x = 22,043.43 × 8,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.42x = 179,043,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,043,792.36/14,691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.96

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