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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,681.70, 22,022.55 and 8,849.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,681.70, 22,022.55 and 8,849.70 is: 13,274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,681.70 : 22,022.55 = 8,849.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,681.70/22,022.55 = 8,849.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,681.70x = 22,022.55 × 8,849.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,681.70x = 194,892,960.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,892,960.74/14,681.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,274.55

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