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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.19, 22,301.72 and 8,217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.19, 22,301.72 and 8,217.97 is: 12,325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.19 : 22,301.72 = 8,217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.19/22,301.72 = 8,217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.19x = 22,301.72 × 8,217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.19x = 183,274,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,274,883.51/14,869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.82

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