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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,917, 22,374.33 and 8,673.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,917, 22,374.33 and 8,673.03 is: 13,008.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,917 : 22,374.33 = 8,673.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,917/22,374.33 = 8,673.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,917x = 22,374.33 × 8,673.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,917x = 194,053,235.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,053,235.32/14,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.86

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