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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,993.23, 22,491.03 and 8,753.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,993.23, 22,491.03 and 8,753.87 is: 13,131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,993.23 : 22,491.03 = 8,753.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,993.23/22,491.03 = 8,753.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,993.23x = 22,491.03 × 8,753.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,993.23x = 196,883,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,883,552.79/14,993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,131.50

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