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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,701.20, 22,059.36 and 8,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,701.20, 22,059.36 and 8,126.16 is: 12,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,701.20 : 22,059.36 = 8,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,701.20/22,059.36 = 8,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,701.20x = 22,059.36 × 8,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,701.20x = 179,257,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,257,888.86/14,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.42

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