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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,782.60, 22,162.13 and 8,535.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,782.60, 22,162.13 and 8,535.53 is: 12,796.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,782.60 : 22,162.13 = 8,535.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,782.60/22,162.13 = 8,535.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,782.60x = 22,162.13 × 8,535.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,782.60x = 189,165,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,165,371.99/14,782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,796.49

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