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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.10, 22,030.65 and 8,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.10, 22,030.65 and 8,466.30 is: 12,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.10 : 22,030.65 = 8,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.10/22,030.65 = 8,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.10x = 22,030.65 × 8,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.10x = 186,518,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,518,092.10/14,687.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,699.45

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