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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,833.71, 22,226.27 and 8,972.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,833.71, 22,226.27 and 8,972.55 is: 13,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,833.71 : 22,226.27 = 8,972.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,833.71/22,226.27 = 8,972.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,833.71x = 22,226.27 × 8,972.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,833.71x = 199,426,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,426,274.03/14,833.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,444.13

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