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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,918.91, 22,377.18 and 8,674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,918.91, 22,377.18 and 8,674.93 is: 13,011.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,918.91 : 22,377.18 = 8,674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,918.91/22,377.18 = 8,674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,918.91x = 22,377.18 × 8,674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,918.91x = 194,120,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,120,470.10/14,918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,011.71

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