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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.34, 21,996.07 and 8,826.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.34, 21,996.07 and 8,826.58 is: 13,233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.34 : 21,996.07 = 8,826.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.34/21,996.07 = 8,826.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.34x = 21,996.07 × 8,826.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.34x = 194,149,994.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,149,994.48/14,671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.29

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