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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.59, 21,996.44 and 8,826.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.59, 21,996.44 and 8,826.83 is: 13,233.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.59 : 21,996.44 = 8,826.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.59/21,996.44 = 8,826.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.59x = 21,996.44 × 8,826.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.59x = 194,158,836.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,158,836.49/14,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,233.66

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