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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.37, 22,361.27 and 8,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.37, 22,361.27 and 8,664.30 is: 13,001.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.37 : 22,361.27 = 8,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.37/22,361.27 = 8,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.37x = 22,361.27 × 8,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.37x = 193,744,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,744,708.34/14,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,001.81

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