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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.31, 22,195.46 and 8,957.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.31, 22,195.46 and 8,957.82 is: 13,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.31 : 22,195.46 = 8,957.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.31/22,195.46 = 8,957.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.31x = 22,195.46 × 8,957.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.31x = 198,822,890.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,822,890.71/14,813.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,421.91

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