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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,785.23, 22,180.55 and 8,934.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,785.23, 22,180.55 and 8,934.87 is: 13,403.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,785.23 : 22,180.55 = 8,934.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,785.23/22,180.55 = 8,934.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,785.23x = 22,180.55 × 8,934.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,785.23x = 198,180,286.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,180,286.10/14,785.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,403.94

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