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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.41, 22,373.44 and 8,672.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.41, 22,373.44 and 8,672.43 is: 13,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.41 : 22,373.44 = 8,672.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.41/22,373.44 = 8,672.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.41x = 22,373.44 × 8,672.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.41x = 194,032,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,032,154.48/14,916.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,007.97

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