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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,782.98, 22,177.17 and 8,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,782.98, 22,177.17 and 8,932.62 is: 13,400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,782.98 : 22,177.17 = 8,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,782.98/22,177.17 = 8,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,782.98x = 22,177.17 × 8,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,782.98x = 198,100,232.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,100,232.29/14,782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,400.56

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