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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.51, 22,095.80 and 8,496.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.51, 22,095.80 and 8,496.56 is: 12,745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.51 : 22,095.80 = 8,496.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.51/22,095.80 = 8,496.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.51x = 22,095.80 × 8,496.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.51x = 187,738,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,738,137.49/14,729.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,745.72

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