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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.87, 22,362.02 and 8,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.87, 22,362.02 and 8,664.80 is: 13,002.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.87 : 22,362.02 = 8,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.87/22,362.02 = 8,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.87x = 22,362.02 × 8,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.87x = 193,762,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,762,387.57/14,901.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.56

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