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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,862.59, 22,313.69 and 8,627.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,862.59, 22,313.69 and 8,627.09 is: 12,952.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,862.59 : 22,313.69 = 8,627.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,862.59/22,313.69 = 8,627.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,862.59x = 22,313.69 × 8,627.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,862.59x = 192,502,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,502,168.73/14,862.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,952.13

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