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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,813.64, 22,196.16 and 8,971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,813.64, 22,196.16 and 8,971.92 is: 13,443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,813.64 : 22,196.16 = 8,971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,813.64/22,196.16 = 8,971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,813.64x = 22,196.16 × 8,971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,813.64x = 199,142,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,142,171.83/14,813.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,443.16

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