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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.60, 22,011.90 and 8,453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.60, 22,011.90 and 8,453.80 is: 12,680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.60 : 22,011.90 = 8,453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.60/22,011.90 = 8,453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.60x = 22,011.90 × 8,453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.60x = 186,084,200.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,084,200.22/14,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.70

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