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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,664.98, 21,994.08 and 8,743.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,664.98, 21,994.08 and 8,743.54 is: 13,113.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,664.98 : 21,994.08 = 8,743.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,664.98/21,994.08 = 8,743.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,664.98x = 21,994.08 × 8,743.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,664.98x = 192,306,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,306,118.24/14,664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,113.29

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