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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,711.62, 22,100.91 and 8,872.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,711.62, 22,100.91 and 8,872.06 is: 13,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,711.62 : 22,100.91 = 8,872.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,711.62/22,100.91 = 8,872.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,711.62x = 22,100.91 × 8,872.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,711.62x = 196,080,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,080,599.57/14,711.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.28

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