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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,794.68, 22,166.76 and 8,136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,794.68, 22,166.76 and 8,136.75 is: 12,191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,794.68 : 22,166.76 = 8,136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,794.68/22,166.76 = 8,136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,794.68x = 22,166.76 × 8,136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,794.68x = 180,365,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,365,384.43/14,794.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.23

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