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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,847.59, 22,264.43 and 8,609.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,847.59, 22,264.43 and 8,609.38 is: 12,910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,847.59 : 22,264.43 = 8,609.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,847.59/22,264.43 = 8,609.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,847.59x = 22,264.43 × 8,609.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,847.59x = 191,682,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,682,839.65/14,847.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.03

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