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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,767.67, 22,126.43 and 8,911.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,767.67, 22,126.43 and 8,911.97 is: 13,352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,767.67 : 22,126.43 = 8,911.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,767.67/22,126.43 = 8,911.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,767.67x = 22,126.43 × 8,911.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,767.67x = 197,189,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,189,925.18/14,767.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,352.82

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