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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,914.28, 22,364.12 and 8,676.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,914.28, 22,364.12 and 8,676.47 is: 13,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914.28 : 22,364.12 = 8,676.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914.28/22,364.12 = 8,676.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914.28x = 22,364.12 × 8,676.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914.28x = 194,041,461.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,041,461.05/14,914.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,010.45

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