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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,611.16, 21,913.50 and 8,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,611.16, 21,913.50 and 8,769.44 is: 13,152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,611.16 : 21,913.50 = 8,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,611.16/21,913.50 = 8,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,611.16x = 21,913.50 × 8,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,611.16x = 192,169,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,169,123.44/14,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,152.22

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