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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,695.29, 22,021.31 and 8,685.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,695.29, 22,021.31 and 8,685.18 is: 13,014.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,695.29 : 22,021.31 = 8,685.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,695.29/22,021.31 = 8,685.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,695.29x = 22,021.31 × 8,685.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,695.29x = 191,259,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,259,041.19/14,695.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,014.99

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