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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705, 22,042.90 and 8,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705, 22,042.90 and 8,134.28 is: 12,193.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705 : 22,042.90 = 8,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705/22,042.90 = 8,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705x = 22,042.90 × 8,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705x = 179,303,120.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,303,120.61/14,705
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,193.34

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