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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,872.21, 22,311.71 and 8,637.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,872.21, 22,311.71 and 8,637.43 is: 12,958.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,872.21 : 22,311.71 = 8,637.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,872.21/22,311.71 = 8,637.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,872.21x = 22,311.71 × 8,637.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,872.21x = 192,715,833.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,715,833.31/14,872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,958.12

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