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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.68, 22,168.26 and 8,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.68, 22,168.26 and 8,137.75 is: 12,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.68 : 22,168.26 = 8,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.68/22,168.26 = 8,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.68x = 22,168.26 × 8,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.68x = 180,399,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,399,757.82/14,795.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.73

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