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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,915.98, 22,372.79 and 8,672.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,915.98, 22,372.79 and 8,672.01 is: 13,007.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,915.98 : 22,372.79 = 8,672.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,915.98/22,372.79 = 8,672.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,915.98x = 22,372.79 × 8,672.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,915.98x = 194,017,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,017,058.61/14,915.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.33

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