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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,910.60, 22,358.66 and 8,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,910.60, 22,358.66 and 8,672.40 is: 13,004.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,910.60 : 22,358.66 = 8,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,910.60/22,358.66 = 8,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,910.60x = 22,358.66 × 8,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,910.60x = 193,903,199.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,903,199.62/14,910.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.39

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