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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,473.65, 21,737.22 and 8,665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,473.65, 21,737.22 and 8,665.95 is: 13,014.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,473.65 : 21,737.22 = 8,665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,473.65/21,737.22 = 8,665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,473.65x = 21,737.22 × 8,665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,473.65x = 188,373,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,373,618.33/14,473.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.94

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