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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,755.68, 22,131.23 and 8,095.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,755.68, 22,131.23 and 8,095.46 is: 12,141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,755.68 : 22,131.23 = 8,095.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,755.68/22,131.23 = 8,095.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,755.68x = 22,131.23 × 8,095.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,755.68x = 179,162,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,162,336.08/14,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.92

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