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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,783.58, 22,181.97 and 8,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,783.58, 22,181.97 and 8,031.22 is: 12,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,783.58 : 22,181.97 = 8,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,783.58/22,181.97 = 8,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,783.58x = 22,181.97 × 8,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,783.58x = 178,148,170.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,148,170.19/14,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.41

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