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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,771.46, 22,146.24 and 8,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,771.46, 22,146.24 and 8,926.71 is: 13,383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,771.46 : 22,146.24 = 8,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,771.46/22,146.24 = 8,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,771.46x = 22,146.24 × 8,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,771.46x = 197,693,062.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,693,062.07/14,771.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.45

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