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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.08, 22,332.60 and 7,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.08, 22,332.60 and 7,867.38 is: 11,802.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.08 : 22,332.60 = 7,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.08/22,332.60 = 7,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.08x = 22,332.60 × 7,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.08x = 175,699,050.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,699,050.59/14,887.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.12

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