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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.80, 21,973.32 and 8,823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.80, 21,973.32 and 8,823.36 is: 13,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.80 : 21,973.32 = 8,823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.80/21,973.32 = 8,823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.80x = 21,973.32 × 8,823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.80x = 193,878,512.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,878,512.76/14,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,211.66

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