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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,688.70, 22,033.05 and 8,856.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,688.70, 22,033.05 and 8,856.70 is: 13,285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,688.70 : 22,033.05 = 8,856.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,688.70/22,033.05 = 8,856.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,688.70x = 22,033.05 × 8,856.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,688.70x = 195,140,113.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,140,113.94/14,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,285.05

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