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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,783.32, 22,174.98 and 8,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,783.32, 22,174.98 and 8,623 is: 12,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,783.32 : 22,174.98 = 8,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,783.32/22,174.98 = 8,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,783.32x = 22,174.98 × 8,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,783.32x = 191,214,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,214,852.54/14,783.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.50

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