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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,758.55, 22,137.62 and 8,837.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,758.55, 22,137.62 and 8,837.09 is: 13,255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,758.55 : 22,137.62 = 8,837.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,758.55/22,137.62 = 8,837.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,758.55x = 22,137.62 × 8,837.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,758.55x = 195,631,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,631,985.45/14,758.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,255.51

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