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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.10, 22,292.82 and 8,626.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.10, 22,292.82 and 8,626.50 is: 12,938.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.10 : 22,292.82 = 8,626.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.10/22,292.82 = 8,626.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.10x = 22,292.82 × 8,626.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.10x = 192,309,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,309,011.73/14,863.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.69

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