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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.91, 21,996.96 and 8,745.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.91, 21,996.96 and 8,745.45 is: 13,116.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.91 : 21,996.96 = 8,745.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.91/21,996.96 = 8,745.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.91x = 21,996.96 × 8,745.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.91x = 192,373,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,373,313.83/14,666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,116.14

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