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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,888.51, 22,303.56 and 8,635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,888.51, 22,303.56 and 8,635.39 is: 12,936.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,888.51 : 22,303.56 = 8,635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,888.51/22,303.56 = 8,635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,888.51x = 22,303.56 × 8,635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,888.51x = 192,599,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,599,938.99/14,888.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,936.15

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