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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.68, 22,267.08 and 8,943.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.68, 22,267.08 and 8,943.36 is: 13,392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.68 : 22,267.08 = 8,943.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.68/22,267.08 = 8,943.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.68x = 22,267.08 × 8,943.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.68x = 199,142,512.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,142,512.59/14,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,392.52

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