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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.72, 22,332.32 and 8,654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.72, 22,332.32 and 8,654.63 is: 12,964.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.72 : 22,332.32 = 8,654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.72/22,332.32 = 8,654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.72x = 22,332.32 × 8,654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.72x = 193,277,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,277,811.71/14,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,964.95

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