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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,879.27, 22,284.71 and 8,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,879.27, 22,284.71 and 8,623.81 is: 12,915.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,879.27 : 22,284.71 = 8,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,879.27/22,284.71 = 8,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,879.27x = 22,284.71 × 8,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,879.27x = 192,179,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,179,006.11/14,879.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.89

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