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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.40, 22,052.55 and 8,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.40, 22,052.55 and 8,126.30 is: 12,194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.40 : 22,052.55 = 8,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.40/22,052.55 = 8,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.40x = 22,052.55 × 8,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.40x = 179,205,637.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,205,637.07/14,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.68

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