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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,788.70, 22,157.99 and 8,933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,788.70, 22,157.99 and 8,933 is: 13,384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,788.70 : 22,157.99 = 8,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,788.70/22,157.99 = 8,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,788.70x = 22,157.99 × 8,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,788.70x = 197,937,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,937,280.01/14,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,384.36

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