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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,697.18, 22,045.97 and 8,109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,697.18, 22,045.97 and 8,109.05 is: 12,163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,697.18 : 22,045.97 = 8,109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,697.18/22,045.97 = 8,109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,697.18x = 22,045.97 × 8,109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,697.18x = 178,771,783.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,771,783.07/14,697.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.68

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