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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,869.96, 22,297.88 and 8,631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,869.96, 22,297.88 and 8,631.89 is: 12,943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,869.96 : 22,297.88 = 8,631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,869.96/22,297.88 = 8,631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,869.96x = 22,297.88 × 8,631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,869.96x = 192,472,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,472,752.99/14,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,943.73

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