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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.70, 22,042.05 and 8,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.70, 22,042.05 and 8,848.30 is: 13,272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.70 : 22,042.05 = 8,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.70/22,042.05 = 8,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.70x = 22,042.05 × 8,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.70x = 195,034,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,034,671.02/14,694.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,272.45

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