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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,871.29, 22,299.87 and 8,633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,871.29, 22,299.87 and 8,633.24 is: 12,945.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,871.29 : 22,299.87 = 8,633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,871.29/22,299.87 = 8,633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,871.29x = 22,299.87 × 8,633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,871.29x = 192,520,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,520,018.18/14,871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,945.76

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