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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.84, 22,372.60 and 8,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.84, 22,372.60 and 8,671.88 is: 13,007.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.84 : 22,372.60 = 8,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.84/22,372.60 = 8,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.84x = 22,372.60 × 8,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.84x = 194,012,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,012,352.69/14,915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.13

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