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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.16, 22,301.19 and 8,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.16, 22,301.19 and 8,634.10 is: 12,947.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.16 : 22,301.19 = 8,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.16/22,301.19 = 8,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.16x = 22,301.19 × 8,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.16x = 192,550,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,550,704.58/14,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,947.06

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