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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.40, 21,996.30 and 8,822.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.40, 21,996.30 and 8,822.60 is: 13,216.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.40 : 21,996.30 = 8,822.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.40/21,996.30 = 8,822.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.40x = 21,996.30 × 8,822.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.40x = 194,064,556.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,064,556.38/14,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,216.60

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