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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,722.83, 22,059.77 and 8,867.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,722.83, 22,059.77 and 8,867.43 is: 13,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,722.83 : 22,059.77 = 8,867.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,722.83/22,059.77 = 8,867.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,722.83x = 22,059.77 × 8,867.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,722.83x = 195,613,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,613,421.95/14,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,286.40

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