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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,792.17, 22,196.78 and 8,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,792.17, 22,196.78 and 8,217.80 is: 12,331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,792.17 : 22,196.78 = 8,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,792.17/22,196.78 = 8,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,792.17x = 22,196.78 × 8,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,792.17x = 182,408,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,408,698.68/14,792.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.44

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