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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.27, 22,422.56 and 8,714.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.27, 22,422.56 and 8,714.85 is: 13,068.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.27 : 22,422.56 = 8,714.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.27/22,422.56 = 8,714.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.27x = 22,422.56 × 8,714.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.27x = 195,409,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,409,313.78/14,953.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,068.00

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