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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.20, 22,011.30 and 8,837.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.20, 22,011.30 and 8,837.40 is: 13,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.20 : 22,011.30 = 8,837.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.20/22,011.30 = 8,837.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.20x = 22,011.30 × 8,837.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.20x = 194,522,662.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,522,662.62/14,674.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,256.10

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