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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,679.70, 22,019.55 and 8,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,679.70, 22,019.55 and 8,847.70 is: 13,271.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,679.70 : 22,019.55 = 8,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,679.70/22,019.55 = 8,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,679.70x = 22,019.55 × 8,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,679.70x = 194,822,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,822,372.54/14,679.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.55

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