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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,786.46, 22,168.71 and 8,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,786.46, 22,168.71 and 8,941.68 is: 13,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,786.46 : 22,168.71 = 8,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,786.46/22,168.71 = 8,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,786.46x = 22,168.71 × 8,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,786.46x = 198,225,510.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,225,510.83/14,786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,405.88

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