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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,934.98, 22,395.45 and 8,696.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,934.98, 22,395.45 and 8,696.63 is: 13,040.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,934.98 : 22,395.45 = 8,696.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,934.98/22,395.45 = 8,696.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,934.98x = 22,395.45 × 8,696.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,934.98x = 194,764,942.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,764,942.33/14,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,040.86

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