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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,548.06, 21,779.70 and 8,984.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,548.06, 21,779.70 and 8,984.62 is: 13,450.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,548.06 : 21,779.70 = 8,984.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,548.06/21,779.70 = 8,984.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,548.06x = 21,779.70 × 8,984.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,548.06x = 195,682,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682,328.21/14,548.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.75

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