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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917.36, 22,393.32 and 8,005.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917.36, 22,393.32 and 8,005.36 is: 12,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917.36 : 22,393.32 = 8,005.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917.36/22,393.32 = 8,005.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917.36x = 22,393.32 × 8,005.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917.36x = 179,266,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,266,588.20/14,917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.31

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