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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.04, 22,329.12 and 8,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.04, 22,329.12 and 8,711.36 is: 13,087.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.04 : 22,329.12 = 8,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.04/22,329.12 = 8,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.04x = 22,329.12 × 8,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.04x = 194,517,002.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,517,002.80/14,863.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.30

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