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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,743.04, 22,099.84 and 8,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,743.04, 22,099.84 and 8,172.16 is: 12,250.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,743.04 : 22,099.84 = 8,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,743.04/22,099.84 = 8,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,743.04x = 22,099.84 × 8,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,743.04x = 180,603,428.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,603,428.45/14,743.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,250.08

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