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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,768.17, 22,127.18 and 8,912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,768.17, 22,127.18 and 8,912.47 is: 13,353.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,768.17 : 22,127.18 = 8,912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,768.17/22,127.18 = 8,912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,768.17x = 22,127.18 × 8,912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,768.17x = 197,207,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,207,672.74/14,768.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,353.57

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