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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,886.76, 22,346.54 and 8,653.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,886.76, 22,346.54 and 8,653.80 is: 12,990.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,886.76 : 22,346.54 = 8,653.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,886.76/22,346.54 = 8,653.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,886.76x = 22,346.54 × 8,653.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,886.76x = 193,382,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,382,487.85/14,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,990.23

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