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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.68, 22,064.28 and 8,068.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.68, 22,064.28 and 8,068.12 is: 12,075.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.68 : 22,064.28 = 8,068.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.68/22,064.28 = 8,068.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.68x = 22,064.28 × 8,068.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.68x = 178,017,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,017,258.75/14,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,075.78

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