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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,773.59, 22,116.51 and 8,912.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,773.59, 22,116.51 and 8,912.43 is: 13,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,773.59 : 22,116.51 = 8,912.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,773.59/22,116.51 = 8,912.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,773.59x = 22,116.51 × 8,912.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,773.59x = 197,111,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,111,847.22/14,773.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,342.18

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