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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.33, 22,054.51 and 8,863.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.33, 22,054.51 and 8,863.93 is: 13,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.33 : 22,054.51 = 8,863.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.33/22,054.51 = 8,863.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.33x = 22,054.51 × 8,863.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.33x = 195,489,632.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,489,632.82/14,719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,281.15

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