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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,863.85, 22,293.95 and 8,627.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,863.85, 22,293.95 and 8,627.25 is: 12,939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,863.85 : 22,293.95 = 8,627.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,863.85/22,293.95 = 8,627.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,863.85x = 22,293.95 × 8,627.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,863.85x = 192,335,437.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,335,437.00/14,863.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,939.82

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