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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,952.69, 22,385.58 and 8,693.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,952.69, 22,385.58 and 8,693.61 is: 13,015.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,952.69 : 22,385.58 = 8,693.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,952.69/22,385.58 = 8,693.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,952.69x = 22,385.58 × 8,693.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,952.69x = 194,611,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,611,502.14/14,952.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,015.15

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