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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.60, 22,373.72 and 8,672.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.60, 22,373.72 and 8,672.63 is: 13,008.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.60 : 22,373.72 = 8,672.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.60/22,373.72 = 8,672.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.60x = 22,373.72 × 8,672.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.60x = 194,038,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,038,872.57/14,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.25

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