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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.60, 22,004.73 and 8,438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.60, 22,004.73 and 8,438.22 is: 12,654.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.60 : 22,004.73 = 8,438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.60/22,004.73 = 8,438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.60x = 22,004.73 × 8,438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.60x = 185,680,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,680,752.78/14,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,654.07

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