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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,672.70, 22,009.05 and 8,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,672.70, 22,009.05 and 8,767.80 is: 13,151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,672.70 : 22,009.05 = 8,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,672.70/22,009.05 = 8,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,672.70x = 22,009.05 × 8,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,672.70x = 192,970,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,970,948.59/14,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,151.70

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