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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,783.69, 22,180.08 and 8,867.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,783.69, 22,180.08 and 8,867.14 is: 13,303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,783.69 : 22,180.08 = 8,867.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,783.69/22,180.08 = 8,867.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,783.69x = 22,180.08 × 8,867.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,783.69x = 196,673,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,673,935.55/14,783.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,303.44

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