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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,908.78, 22,328.88 and 8,653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,908.78, 22,328.88 and 8,653.30 is: 12,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,908.78 : 22,328.88 = 8,653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,908.78/22,328.88 = 8,653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,908.78x = 22,328.88 × 8,653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,908.78x = 193,218,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,218,497.30/14,908.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,960.05

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