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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,936.99, 22,380.83 and 8,679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,936.99, 22,380.83 and 8,679.44 is: 13,004.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,936.99 : 22,380.83 = 8,679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,936.99/22,380.83 = 8,679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,936.99x = 22,380.83 × 8,679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,936.99x = 194,252,915.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,252,915.83/14,936.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,004.83

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