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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,845.34, 22,261.06 and 8,607.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,845.34, 22,261.06 and 8,607.13 is: 12,906.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,845.34 : 22,261.06 = 8,607.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,845.34/22,261.06 = 8,607.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,845.34x = 22,261.06 × 8,607.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,845.34x = 191,603,792.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,603,792.46/14,845.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,906.66

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