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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.39, 22,327.37 and 8,651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.39, 22,327.37 and 8,651.29 is: 12,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.39 : 22,327.37 = 8,651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.39/22,327.37 = 8,651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.39x = 22,327.37 × 8,651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.39x = 193,160,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,160,587.00/14,904.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,959.98

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