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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,737.64, 22,106.67 and 8,205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,737.64, 22,106.67 and 8,205.33 is: 12,308.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,737.64 : 22,106.67 = 8,205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,737.64/22,106.67 = 8,205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,737.64x = 22,106.67 × 8,205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,737.64x = 181,392,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,392,522.55/14,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,308.12

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