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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,763.99, 22,131.54 and 8,176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,763.99, 22,131.54 and 8,176.26 is: 12,256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,763.99 : 22,131.54 = 8,176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,763.99/22,131.54 = 8,176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,763.99x = 22,131.54 × 8,176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,763.99x = 180,953,225.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,953,225.24/14,763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,256.39

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