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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,905.14, 22,328.50 and 8,652.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,905.14, 22,328.50 and 8,652.05 is: 12,961.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,905.14 : 22,328.50 = 8,652.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,905.14/22,328.50 = 8,652.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,905.14x = 22,328.50 × 8,652.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,905.14x = 193,187,298.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,187,298.43/14,905.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,961.12

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