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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,887.26, 22,301.69 and 8,634.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,887.26, 22,301.69 and 8,634.14 is: 12,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,887.26 : 22,301.69 = 8,634.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,887.26/22,301.69 = 8,634.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,887.26x = 22,301.69 × 8,634.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,887.26x = 192,555,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,555,802.19/14,887.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.27

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