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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,951.94, 22,384.45 and 8,692.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,951.94, 22,384.45 and 8,692.86 is: 13,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,951.94 : 22,384.45 = 8,692.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,951.94/22,384.45 = 8,692.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,951.94x = 22,384.45 × 8,692.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,951.94x = 194,584,984.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,584,984.83/14,951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.03

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