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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,680.70, 22,021.05 and 8,848.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,680.70, 22,021.05 and 8,848.70 is: 13,273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,680.70 : 22,021.05 = 8,848.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,680.70/22,021.05 = 8,848.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,680.70x = 22,021.05 × 8,848.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,680.70x = 194,857,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,857,665.14/14,680.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,273.05

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