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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,787.63, 22,181.45 and 8,931.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,787.63, 22,181.45 and 8,931.87 is: 13,397.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,787.63 : 22,181.45 = 8,931.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,787.63/22,181.45 = 8,931.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,787.63x = 22,181.45 × 8,931.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,787.63x = 198,121,783.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,121,783.15/14,787.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,397.81

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