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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,748.54, 22,108.09 and 8,177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,748.54, 22,108.09 and 8,177.66 is: 12,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,748.54 : 22,108.09 = 8,177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,748.54/22,108.09 = 8,177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,748.54x = 22,108.09 × 8,177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,748.54x = 180,792,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,792,443.27/14,748.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,258.33

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