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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475.14, 21,739.46 and 8,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475.14, 21,739.46 and 8,667.44 is: 13,017.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475.14 : 21,739.46 = 8,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475.14/21,739.46 = 8,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475.14x = 21,739.46 × 8,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475.14x = 188,425,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,425,465.18/14,475.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.18

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