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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,874.77, 22,304.96 and 8,636.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,874.77, 22,304.96 and 8,636.35 is: 12,950.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,874.77 : 22,304.96 = 8,636.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,874.77/22,304.96 = 8,636.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,874.77x = 22,304.96 × 8,636.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,874.77x = 192,633,441.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,633,441.30/14,874.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,950.35

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