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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.08, 22,051.14 and 8,861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.08, 22,051.14 and 8,861.68 is: 13,277.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.08 : 22,051.14 = 8,861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.08/22,051.14 = 8,861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.08x = 22,051.14 × 8,861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.08x = 195,410,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,410,146.32/14,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,277.78

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