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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.09, 21,997.19 and 8,827.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.09, 21,997.19 and 8,827.33 is: 13,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.09 : 21,997.19 = 8,827.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.09/21,997.19 = 8,827.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.09x = 21,997.19 × 8,827.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.09x = 194,176,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,176,455.20/14,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,234.41

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