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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.69, 22,387.07 and 8,694.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.69, 22,387.07 and 8,694.62 is: 13,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.69 : 22,387.07 = 8,694.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.69/22,387.07 = 8,694.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.69x = 22,387.07 × 8,694.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.69x = 194,647,066.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,647,066.56/14,953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,016.66

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