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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,694.84, 21,998.52 and 8,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,694.84, 21,998.52 and 8,833.68 is: 13,224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,694.84 : 21,998.52 = 8,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,694.84/21,998.52 = 8,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,694.84x = 21,998.52 × 8,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,694.84x = 194,327,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,327,886.15/14,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,224.23

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