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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,691.40, 22,004.70 and 8,837.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,691.40, 22,004.70 and 8,837.80 is: 13,237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,691.40 : 22,004.70 = 8,837.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,691.40/22,004.70 = 8,837.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,691.40x = 22,004.70 × 8,837.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,691.40x = 194,473,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,473,137.66/14,691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,237.21

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