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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,868.38, 22,295.52 and 8,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,868.38, 22,295.52 and 8,630.30 is: 12,941.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,868.38 : 22,295.52 = 8,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,868.38/22,295.52 = 8,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,868.38x = 22,295.52 × 8,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,868.38x = 192,417,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,417,081.99/14,868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,941.36

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