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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.84, 22,083.60 and 8,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.84, 22,083.60 and 8,913.76 is: 13,372.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.84 : 22,083.60 = 8,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.84/22,083.60 = 8,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.84x = 22,083.60 × 8,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.84x = 196,847,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,847,910.34/14,719.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,372.97

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