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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,744.04, 22,101.34 and 8,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,744.04, 22,101.34 and 8,173.16 is: 12,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,744.04 : 22,101.34 = 8,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,744.04/22,101.34 = 8,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,744.04x = 22,101.34 × 8,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,744.04x = 180,637,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,637,788.03/14,744.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,251.58

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