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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.28, 22,145.97 and 8,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.28, 22,145.97 and 8,926.52 is: 13,383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.28 : 22,145.97 = 8,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.28/22,145.97 = 8,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.28x = 22,145.97 × 8,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.28x = 197,686,333.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,686,333.39/14,771.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.16

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