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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,627.09, 21,946.13 and 8,707.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,627.09, 21,946.13 and 8,707.38 is: 13,064.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,627.09 : 21,946.13 = 8,707.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,627.09/21,946.13 = 8,707.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,627.09x = 21,946.13 × 8,707.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,627.09x = 191,093,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,093,249.90/14,627.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,064.34

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