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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,756.52, 22,133.97 and 8,162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,756.52, 22,133.97 and 8,162.31 is: 12,243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,756.52 : 22,133.97 = 8,162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,756.52/22,133.97 = 8,162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,756.52x = 22,133.97 × 8,162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,756.52x = 180,664,324.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,664,324.67/14,756.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,243.02

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