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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,776.97, 22,171.55 and 8,195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,776.97, 22,171.55 and 8,195.31 is: 12,296.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,776.97 : 22,171.55 = 8,195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,776.97/22,171.55 = 8,195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,776.97x = 22,171.55 × 8,195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,776.97x = 181,702,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,702,684.45/14,776.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.35

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