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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,791.02, 22,195.05 and 8,216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,791.02, 22,195.05 and 8,216.67 is: 12,329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,791.02 : 22,195.05 = 8,216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,791.02/22,195.05 = 8,216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,791.02x = 22,195.05 × 8,216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,791.02x = 182,369,401.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,369,401.48/14,791.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,329.74

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