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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.61, 22,380.27 and 8,679.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.61, 22,380.27 and 8,679.06 is: 13,004.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.61 : 22,380.27 = 8,679.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.61/22,380.27 = 8,679.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.61x = 22,380.27 × 8,679.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.61x = 194,239,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,239,673.60/14,936.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.26

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