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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.59, 21,994.94 and 8,825.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.59, 21,994.94 and 8,825.83 is: 13,232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.59 : 21,994.94 = 8,825.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.59/21,994.94 = 8,825.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.59x = 21,994.94 × 8,825.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.59x = 194,123,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,123,568.38/14,670.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.16

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