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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,919.41, 22,377.93 and 8,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,919.41, 22,377.93 and 8,675.43 is: 13,012.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,919.41 : 22,377.93 = 8,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,919.41/22,377.93 = 8,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,919.41x = 22,377.93 × 8,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,919.41x = 194,138,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,138,165.26/14,919.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,012.46

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