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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.72, 21,944.04 and 8,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.72, 21,944.04 and 8,786.52 is: 13,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.72 : 21,944.04 = 8,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.72/21,944.04 = 8,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.72x = 21,944.04 × 8,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.72x = 192,811,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,811,746.34/14,625.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.06

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