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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.14, 22,369.10 and 8,671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.14, 22,369.10 and 8,671.58 is: 12,993.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.14 : 22,369.10 = 8,671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.14/22,369.10 = 8,671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.14x = 22,369.10 × 8,671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.14x = 193,975,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,975,468.36/14,929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,993.08

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