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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.73, 22,160.88 and 8,241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.73, 22,160.88 and 8,241.48 is: 12,362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.73 : 22,160.88 = 8,241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.73/22,160.88 = 8,241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.73x = 22,160.88 × 8,241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.73x = 182,638,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,638,449.30/14,773.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,362.38

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