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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,961.96, 22,443.90 and 8,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,961.96, 22,443.90 and 8,793 is: 13,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,961.96 : 22,443.90 = 8,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,961.96/22,443.90 = 8,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,961.96x = 22,443.90 × 8,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,961.96x = 197,349,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,349,212.70/14,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,190.06

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