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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.59, 22,514.55 and 8,771.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.59, 22,514.55 and 8,771.50 is: 13,166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.59 : 22,514.55 = 8,771.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.59/22,514.55 = 8,771.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.59x = 22,514.55 × 8,771.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.59x = 197,486,375.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,486,375.33/14,999.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.12

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