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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.38, 21,996.22 and 8,744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.38, 21,996.22 and 8,744.94 is: 13,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.38 : 21,996.22 = 8,744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.38/21,996.22 = 8,744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.38x = 21,996.22 × 8,744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.38x = 192,355,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,355,624.13/14,666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,115.41

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