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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,705.68, 22,058.75 and 8,117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,705.68, 22,058.75 and 8,117.55 is: 12,176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,705.68 : 22,058.75 = 8,117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,705.68/22,058.75 = 8,117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,705.68x = 22,058.75 × 8,117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,705.68x = 179,062,855.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,062,855.18/14,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.44

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