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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,873.77, 22,303.47 and 8,635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,873.77, 22,303.47 and 8,635.35 is: 12,948.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,873.77 : 22,303.47 = 8,635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,873.77/22,303.47 = 8,635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,873.77x = 22,303.47 × 8,635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,873.77x = 192,598,226.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,598,226.49/14,873.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,948.86

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