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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.23, 22,173.22 and 8,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.23, 22,173.22 and 8,874.24 is: 13,278.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.23 : 22,173.22 = 8,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.23/22,173.22 = 8,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.23x = 22,173.22 × 8,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.23x = 196,770,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,770,475.85/14,819.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,278.05

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