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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,846.91, 22,276.31 and 8,934.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,846.91, 22,276.31 and 8,934.99 is: 13,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,846.91 : 22,276.31 = 8,934.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,846.91/22,276.31 = 8,934.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,846.91x = 22,276.31 × 8,934.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,846.91x = 199,038,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,038,562.41/14,846.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,406.06

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