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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,875.06, 22,281.48 and 8,933.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,875.06, 22,281.48 and 8,933.08 is: 13,380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,875.06 : 22,281.48 = 8,933.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,875.06/22,281.48 = 8,933.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,875.06x = 22,281.48 × 8,933.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,875.06x = 199,042,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,042,243.36/14,875.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,380.94

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