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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.03, 22,372.88 and 8,672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.03, 22,372.88 and 8,672.06 is: 13,007.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.03 : 22,372.88 = 8,672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.03/22,372.88 = 8,672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.03x = 22,372.88 × 8,672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.03x = 194,018,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,018,986.56/14,916.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.41

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