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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,765.02, 22,147.74 and 8,232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,765.02, 22,147.74 and 8,232.73 is: 12,349.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,765.02 : 22,147.74 = 8,232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,765.02/22,147.74 = 8,232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,765.02x = 22,147.74 × 8,232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,765.02x = 182,336,363.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,336,363.53/14,765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.21

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