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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,916.98, 22,374.28 and 8,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,916.98, 22,374.28 and 8,673 is: 13,008.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,916.98 : 22,374.28 = 8,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,916.98/22,374.28 = 8,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,916.98x = 22,374.28 × 8,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,916.98x = 194,052,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,052,130.44/14,916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.81

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