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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.66, 21,991.16 and 8,761.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.66, 21,991.16 and 8,761.28 is: 13,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.66 : 21,991.16 = 8,761.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.66/21,991.16 = 8,761.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.66x = 21,991.16 × 8,761.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.66x = 192,670,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,670,710.28/14,679.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,125.01

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