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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.56, 22,383.89 and 8,692.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.56, 22,383.89 and 8,692.49 is: 13,013.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.56 : 22,383.89 = 8,692.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.56/22,383.89 = 8,692.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.56x = 22,383.89 × 8,692.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.56x = 194,571,649.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,571,649.80/14,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,013.47

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