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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,893.06, 22,332.51 and 8,654.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,893.06, 22,332.51 and 8,654.86 is: 12,978.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,893.06 : 22,332.51 = 8,654.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,893.06/22,332.51 = 8,654.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,893.06x = 22,332.51 × 8,654.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,893.06x = 193,284,770.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,284,770.87/14,893.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,978.18

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