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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,967.48, 22,452.38 and 8,728.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,967.48, 22,452.38 and 8,728.12 is: 13,092.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,967.48 : 22,452.38 = 8,728.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,967.48/22,452.38 = 8,728.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,967.48x = 22,452.38 × 8,728.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,967.48x = 195,967,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,967,084.08/14,967.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,092.85

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